Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

green-ban

noun

/ˈɡriːn.ban/

Definition

A green-ban is a type of protest action taken by environmental activists, where they refuse to work on or support projects that are harmful to the environment.

Examples

Many construction workers decided to implement a green-ban on the proposed mining project due to its severe environmental impact.
After a green-ban was declared by local unions, the government had to reconsider its plans for deforestation.

Meaning

It is often a collective decision made by workers in an industry to cease all work related to environmentally damaging practices until changes are made.