overconsumption

British  

/ ˌəʊvəkənˈsʌmpʃən /

noun

1. the state or an instance of consuming too much food, drink, fuel, etc

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Example Sentences

There has been some backlash, especially among younger generations, to the environmental impact of fast fashion and overconsumption, but consumer spending has just kept growing.

From The Wall Street Journal

The scientists called for changes including “reducing overconsumption” among the wealthy, protecting and restoring ecosystems, and shifting away from meat-heavy diets to more plant-based foods.

From Los Angeles Times

“That tells us that our overconsumption of water in the Colorado River Basin is much worse than I think a lot of us perceived previously.”

From Los Angeles Times

Weiss, certified financial planner and CEO of The Ways to Wealth, suggests implementing a waiting period to curb impulsive spending and fight back against overconsumption.

From Salon

Americans are looking to tame their spending habits in response to overconsumption, ongoing inflation and a potential recession, recent analytics and social media data suggest.

From Salon