What is the opposite of a renewable resource?

Answer 1

The opposite of a renewable resource is a non-renewable resource. Non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replenished within a human timescale, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) and minerals. Once extracted and consumed, they are depleted and take millions of years to form again. In contrast, renewable resources, like solar and wind energy, can be naturally replenished over short periods.