
Wastage
Usage in Sustainability
Wastage often refers to resources like water, energy or materials being used inefficiently in environmental contexts.

Environmental groups campaign against water wastage.
Negative Connotation
Wastage usually implies unintentional or careless loss, often associated with neglect or a lack of awareness.

Food wastage at school cafeterias is a growing concern.
Avoidable Loss
'Wastage' suggests that the loss could be prevented with better management or planning.

Companies are implementing strategies to minimize packaging wastage.
Compare with
DepleteDestructionDeteriorateDissipateExhaustionLossMisuseSquander
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