overconsumption
noun
over·con·sump·tion
ˌō-vər-kən-ˈsəm(p)-shən 
: excessive consumption or use of something
the overconsumption of fossil fuels
overconsumption of alcohol
The flip side of deficient saving, of course, is overconsumption. At its peak in 1987, household expenditure as a percentage of national income was 74%, almost four percentage points above the highest levels reached during the previous two decades.—
Robert S. Gay
Robert S. GayExamples of overconsumption in a Sentence
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Today, ethically minded consumers are also motivated by climate change and animal rights, as the consequences of our overconsumption have become clearer.
—Sam Delgado, Vox, 5 July 2024
Captain Planet was the brainchild of media mogul Ted Turner, who specifically wanted to create a cartoon that would teach kids about the dangers of pollution and overconsumption while empowering them to take action themselves.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
Videos of Stanley fans with rainbows of Stanleys shelved in their kitchens have drawn accusations of overconsumption – after all, how many water bottles does one need?
—Bailey Gallion, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
Climate change and overconsumption have drastically altered fish populations and could lead to food struggles in the future.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 24 May 2024
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Sam Delgado, Vox, 5 July 2024
Captain Planet was the brainchild of media mogul Ted Turner, who specifically wanted to create a cartoon that would teach kids about the dangers of pollution and overconsumption while empowering them to take action themselves.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
Videos of Stanley fans with rainbows of Stanleys shelved in their kitchens have drawn accusations of overconsumption – after all, how many water bottles does one need?
—Bailey Gallion, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
Climate change and overconsumption have drastically altered fish populations and could lead to food struggles in the future.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 24 May 2024
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“Overconsumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overconsumption. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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