carbon neutral
See also: carbon-neutral
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
In mainstream usage since the early 2000s.[1]
Adjective edit
carbon neutral (not comparable)
- Having an overall zero carbon footprint after carbon emissions trading has been taken into account.
- Coordinate terms: carbon positive, carbon negative
- 2004 February 6, Katherine Tanko, “Luxury in an 'eco' world”, in International Herald Tribune[2], →ISSN:
- The hotel plans to make the property "carbon neutral" — whereby carbon emissions are offset by tree planting or other green schemes, and the hotel car runs on filtered, used vegetable oil. Or will, when the promised supply arrives.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
having an overall zero carbon footprint after carbon emissions trading has been taken into account
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References edit
Further reading edit
- carbon neutrality on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- “carbon neutral”, in Collins English Dictionary.
- “carbon neutral” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.
Italian edit
Etymology edit
Unadapted borrowing from English carbon neutral.
Adjective edit
carbon neutral (invariable)