to take something as your own, such as accepting or starting a new habit, idea, or practice.
to adopt
a smaller amount of something
less
in place of or as a substitute for something. It indicates that one thing is being chosen or used rather than another.
instead of
a system or process used to cool, dehumidify, and sometimes purify the air in a space, making it more comfortable, especially in hot weather.
air-conditioning
a facility where materials, such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal, are collected, sorted, and processed to be reused or repurposed instead of being thrown away.
a recycling centre
materials or resources that are not used properly and are discarded or lost, often unnecessarily.
waste
to process used materials or products so they can be reused, rather than being thrown away as waste.
to recycle
a resource that can be replaced naturally and is not used up, such as solar, wind, or water energy.
renewable
to make something smaller in size, amount, degree, or intensity.
to reduce
to use something too much or more than is necessary, often to the point of causing harm, damage, or loss of effectiveness.
to overuse
a system or device used to provide warmth in buildings, such as central heating.
heating
a tool, machine, or piece of equipment that is designed for a specific purpose, often involving technology or mechanical functions
a device
a device used to control the flow of liquid, typically water, from a pipe.
a tap
keep and store up (something, especially money) for future use.
to save
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