Dictionary Entry
pollution footprint
nounFind the meaning of the word pollution footprint, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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The total amount of pollution caused by a person, product, or activity.
Example Sentence
Switching to solar panels shrank the factory’s pollution footprint by 40 percent.
Usage Note
Use this phrase when discussing how daily choices—like driving, shopping, or eating—affect the amount of harmful substances released into air, water, and soil.