green paper
noun
often capitalized G&P
British
: a government document that proposes and invites discussion on approaches to a problem
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Trace your kiddo's arm and fingers on marbled green paper to create this monster hand from Happy Hooligans.
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Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
In October 2024, the UK government published a green paper setting net zero transition and green energy as a priority.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
However, where the green paper left more to be desired was in its articulation of the emerging technologies that will provide bridges between each of these sectors.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Lastly, cut a simple leaf shape out of the green paper and glue it to the top.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
In October 2024, the UK government published a green paper setting net zero transition and green energy as a priority.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
However, where the green paper left more to be desired was in its articulation of the emerging technologies that will provide bridges between each of these sectors.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Lastly, cut a simple leaf shape out of the green paper and glue it to the top.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Green paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20paper. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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