depletist

depletist
 n.— « Depletist 1. An individual or group demonstrating apparent negligent or reckless disregard for the environmental consequences of their actions. 2. An individual or group that exhausts non-renewable resources and rejects positive environmental strategies.» —by Chris Think Tank Oct. 24, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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Think Tank

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