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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Option one, for instance, would inspire companies to develop alternatives such as fully biodegradable and compostable materials designed to ultimately replace plastic (especially single-use plastics like shopping bags and plastic packaging, which constitutes 35 percent of plastic usage today).
—Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
The hotel also engages in a composting program, has eliminated single-use plastics, and offers sustainable food and beverage options.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Then continue to charge and reuse it for years to come, eliminating the waste of single-use hand warmers.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Individually wrapped bananas, single-use coffee pods, and layers of excessive packaging are just the tip of the iceberg.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Panelists noted the need to prioritize removing harmful materials and chemicals from products, reducing single-use plastic production and sorting materials that can be reused in the supply chain.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Pollution from single-use plastic remains a major problem.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit organization Oceana has sharply criticized Coca-Cola’s decision, accusing the company of doubling down on single-use plastic rather than focusing on reusability.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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Any opportunity to cut down on single-use plastic is an opportunity worth taking.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
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Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
The hotel also engages in a composting program, has eliminated single-use plastics, and offers sustainable food and beverage options.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Then continue to charge and reuse it for years to come, eliminating the waste of single-use hand warmers.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Individually wrapped bananas, single-use coffee pods, and layers of excessive packaging are just the tip of the iceberg.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Panelists noted the need to prioritize removing harmful materials and chemicals from products, reducing single-use plastic production and sorting materials that can be reused in the supply chain.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Pollution from single-use plastic remains a major problem.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit organization Oceana has sharply criticized Coca-Cola’s decision, accusing the company of doubling down on single-use plastic rather than focusing on reusability.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Zip Top Reusable Food Storage Bags, Set of 3
$55 $47
Amazon
Any opportunity to cut down on single-use plastic is an opportunity worth taking.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Single-use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single-use. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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