nongreen
- adjective
- US
- Using nongreen energy sources can contribute to higher carbon emissions and environmental degradation.
Examples
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For nongreen jobs, it was $10.94.
Blog text (21) -
The marketing of successfully established green products showcases nongreen consumer value, and there are at least five desirable benefits commonly associated with green products: efficiency and cost-effectiveness; health and safety; performance; symbolism and status; and convenience.
Academic text (2006) -
Many consumers are now looking to avoid purchasing nongreen products that harm the environment.
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The company has committed to phasing out nongreen materials in its manufacturing process.
Antonyms
How Green
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nongreen is made from the parts non- meaning 'not' and green, the color and a sign of nature. So nongreen describes something that is 'not green' in color or 'not friendly to the environment'.