Umweltschädlich
Umweltschädlich is a German adjective that translates to "environmentally harmful" or "ecologically damaging." It describes substances, activities, or processes that have a negative impact on the environment. This can include pollution of air, water, or soil, depletion of natural resources, harm to ecosystems, or contribution to climate change.
The term is often used in legal and regulatory contexts in Germany and other German-speaking countries. For
Examples of things considered umweltschädlich include the emission of greenhouse gases, the use of single-use plastics,