overconsumption
noun
over·con·sump·tion
ˌō-vər-kən-ˈsəm(p)-shən 
: excessive consumption or use of something
the overconsumption of fossil fuels
overconsumption of alcohol
The flip side of deficient saving, of course, is overconsumption. At its peak in 1987, household expenditure as a percentage of national income was 74%, almost four percentage points above the highest levels reached during the previous two decades.—
Robert S. Gay
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McBride’s vivid imagery and evocative storytelling bring the Colorado River’s story to life, highlighting its vital importance to millions of people, ecosystems and industries, while also addressing the consequences of overconsumption and climate change.
—Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Released in a timely fashion before Black Friday, the film about overconsumption and spend pulled in 7.1 million in 5 days, the highest launch for a non-true crime documentary this year, and become an unexpected viral topic on TikTok.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Circular models also offer operational benefits by giving businesses better control of their tech and making renewals predictable, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO), overconsumption and downtime.
—Carmen Ene, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
People with sensitive stomachs or digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, for instance, may find that overconsumption of blueberries will give them stomach pain, constipation or cramping.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Released in a timely fashion before Black Friday, the film about overconsumption and spend pulled in 7.1 million in 5 days, the highest launch for a non-true crime documentary this year, and become an unexpected viral topic on TikTok.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Circular models also offer operational benefits by giving businesses better control of their tech and making renewals predictable, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO), overconsumption and downtime.
—Carmen Ene, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
People with sensitive stomachs or digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, for instance, may find that overconsumption of blueberries will give them stomach pain, constipation or cramping.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Overconsumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overconsumption. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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