0 (of fuels or energy sources) that cannot be replaced after being used because they only exist in limited amounts -- no renovable
non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels.
1 (of an agreement) that cannot be extended for a longer period of time -- no renovable
a non-renewable contract/appointment.
Strictly from an economic point of view, uncontrolled consumption of non-renewable energy sources in the long term is likely to threaten our security of supply and price stability.
We have a responsibility to future generations, however, not only to deal carefully with non-renewable natural resources, but also with that rare commodity, money.
Its main objective is to prevent the unnecessary squandering of renewable and non-renewable sources which is threatening the environmental balance.
Furthermore, unchecked consumption of non-renewable energy can directly and indirectly contribute to environmental problems like global warming, air pollution and other potentially disastrous scenarios.
The soil is a finite and non-renewable natural resource.
Consequently, as it is a non-renewable source of energy, we should not waste it.
