GEMET
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Environmental
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overconsumption
Definition

excessive consumption or use of goods and services (energy, land, water or materials) that cause harm or detrimental effects to humans and/or the environment, namely by exceeding the carrying capacity and life supporting systems of the planet and its ecosystems

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15382