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noun

  • An economic model that prioritizes sustainable development, low carbon emissions, and resource efficiency to improve human well-being while significantly reducing environmental risks.

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But the 12-person company has built a reputation on the green economy scene in Brussels by recycling grounds from local coffee shops to grow edible mushrooms over the past decade.

From Barron's Nov. 13, 2025

In that vote, there was a consensus between the two major parties that Canada should rapidly transition to a green economy, with a net-zero emissions law passed in June of that year.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2025

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Possible Synonyms

  • eco-economy
  • clean-tech sector
  • circular economy
  • low-carbon economy
  • nature-positive market

Possible Antonyms

  • business as usual
  • fossil fuel economy
  • extractive economy
  • linear economy
  • carbon-intensive industry

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