ylihyödyntä
ylihyödyntä is a Finnish word that translates to "overexploitation" or "overuse" in English. It refers to the act of consuming or utilizing a resource at a rate that exceeds its natural regeneration or replenishment capacity. This can apply to a wide range of resources, including natural resources like forests, fisheries, and groundwater, as well as human-made resources and even personal energy or time.
The consequences of ylihyödyntä can be severe and far-reaching. For natural resources, it can lead to depletion,
In a broader sense, ylihyödyntä can also describe the unsustainable consumption patterns prevalent in modern societies.