De duurzaamheid
Example: Bedrijven investeren steeds meer in de duurzaamheid van hun producten.
Definition
"De duurzaamheid" refers to the quality of being sustainable, especially in the context of environmental practices and resources. It involves using methods and materials that do not deplete natural resources or harm ecological balance, ensuring long-term environmental health and responsible consumption.
Etymology
The word "de duurzaamheid" comes from the Dutch verb 'duurzamen,' meaning 'to last' or 'to endure,' combined with the suffix '-heid,' which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. Interestingly, the concept of sustainability has grown significantly in importance alongside global environmental awareness.
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"De duurzaamheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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