Translation of "verbruik" into English

In die verlede is groter verbruik voorspel, en netwerke is dienooreenkomstig gebou.

In the past, higher consumption was forecast, and networks were built accordingly.

Ander probeer om hulle deelname aan bedrywighede wat besoedeling veroorsaak of natuurlike hulpbronne onnodig verbruik, te verminder.

Others strive to reduce their share in activities that create pollution or unduly consume natural resources.