ゼロエミッション

ぜろえみっしょん
noun
zero emission
technical
1. zero emission; producing no waste or pollutants
The goal or state of producing no waste or harmful emissions, especially no greenhouse gases or pollutants, from a process, vehicle, or facility.
ゼロエミッション目指(めざ)
We aim for zero emissions.
This factory has achieved zero emissions.
Zero-emission vehicles produce no exhaust gas while driving.

A loanword from English "zero emission." Used in environmental and energy contexts for an activity that releases no pollutants or greenhouse gases.

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  • カーボンニュートラル: carbon neutral — net-zero carbon achieved even by offsetting emissions, whereas ゼロエミッション implies producing none in the first place