nonrenewable

/nˌɒnɹɪnjˈuːəbəl/

/nɑnɹiˈnuəbəɫ/

nonrenewable

(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used

that can not be renewed

antonyms : renewable

Examples

1. Many plastics are made of nonrenewable resources.

2. The New Green Deal calls for elimination of all nonrenewable energy by 2030.

3. Our goal with this project is to reduce the usage of nonrenewable resources at The American Overseas School of Rome.

4. This clearly shows the threats that the use of nonrenewable resources pose to our future.