single-use
adjective
sin·gle-use
ˈsiŋ-gəl-ˈyüs 
variants
or less commonly single use
: intended or designed to be used once and then discarded
single-use plastics
single-use paper products
Surgical masks are single-use face coverings that are designed to act as a barrier to sneezes or other potential exchanges of germs.—
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The law set targets within a decade to reduce single-use plastics by 25 percent and ensure that all plastic food ware is either recyclable or compostable.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Ukraine’s single-use drone boats—the Magura V5s and similar Sea Babies—have wreaked havoc on the battered Russian Black Sea Fleet this year.
—David Axe, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The resort has also eliminated single-use plastics from the guest rooms and restaurants.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
There is no single-use plastic anywhere on the property.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Simple eco-kits like a metal tumbler for refilling drinking water, metal or bamboo straws and cloth shopping bags not only make great gifts but also empower recipients to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics in everyday life.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Salt Box and Shabu are among six local spots that took part in an exploratory program to evaluate the viability of using reusable to-go packaging to help cut down on single-use containers.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Recycling is problematic at best — an imperfect solution pushed by plastic manufacturers to make consumers feel better about single-use plastic and distract from the microplastics poisoning our waterways.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Another measure to reduce single-use resources is the introduction of dishwashers in Deluxe Studio rooms, a first for DVC properties.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Ukraine’s single-use drone boats—the Magura V5s and similar Sea Babies—have wreaked havoc on the battered Russian Black Sea Fleet this year.
—David Axe, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The resort has also eliminated single-use plastics from the guest rooms and restaurants.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
There is no single-use plastic anywhere on the property.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Simple eco-kits like a metal tumbler for refilling drinking water, metal or bamboo straws and cloth shopping bags not only make great gifts but also empower recipients to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics in everyday life.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Salt Box and Shabu are among six local spots that took part in an exploratory program to evaluate the viability of using reusable to-go packaging to help cut down on single-use containers.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Recycling is problematic at best — an imperfect solution pushed by plastic manufacturers to make consumers feel better about single-use plastic and distract from the microplastics poisoning our waterways.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Another measure to reduce single-use resources is the introduction of dishwashers in Deluxe Studio rooms, a first for DVC properties.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Single-use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single-use. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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