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Implementing systems that may only show results later for long term benefit, specifically regarding climate change and equity. For example, eliminating single-use plastic in stores and instead having to bring your own containers would go against the easy short-term-gratification way of doing things, however, it would benefit the society and the individual in the long run. Another example is implementing solar panels in more places - short term it would cost more but in the long run it would be cheaper and better for the environment.
Company X should adopt eco-incrementalism in their systems and opt for solar energy instead of fossil fuels.
A step by step reduction in the psychological condition of an individual or group.
Despite being fully capable of success, Joe went through incremental morale degradation over the period of several years and no longer wanted to succeed.
Incremental morale degradation struck the heart of the soccer team. What started as confidence and hope for an easy win turned into a psychological train wreck.
They used incremental morale degradation techniques against the troops. Surrender seemed like the only option.
An individual who is depicted as lazy or sleepy
"They were so incremental"