conservation
/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/ noun [U] ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYDefinition
› the process of using water, gas, electricity, etc. carefully in order not to waste it: The main objectives are the conservation of materials and energy in support of the sustainable development program. energy/water conservation
› the protection of the environment: nature/environmental conservation It is now considered essential for any new fish-farming businesses to consult the relevant conservation agency.
(Definition of conservation noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary
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