overconsumption
/ˌoʊvərkənˈsʌmpʃən/ · o·ver·con·sum·ption
noun
- Excessive consumption, especially of food, drink, or resources. The overconsumption of sugary beverages is linked to rising rates of obesity.
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Did you know? The term gained prominence in environmental circles during the 1990s, featuring in UN reports warning that overconsumption of natural resources threatens planetary health.