Encourage active alternatives to these passive pastimes, such as shooting hoops at the local playground, walking the dog, or a game of tag.

In Taiwan, the stock market and new investment opportunites the Government encouraged abroad offered nice alternatives.

Sinclair put labor conditions at the forefront of his novel, as he wanted to encourage alternatives to American wage slavery.

I have consistently voted for legislation to encourage alternatives to fossil fuels and to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

Some governments have encouraged alternatives to Microsoft's Windows, notably Linux, a free operating system.

While scientists try to deter risky practices, we also need to encourage pleasurable but safe alternatives.

U.S. experts have worked closely with local natural resource officials to encourage sustainable development of the interior and alternatives such as ecotourism.

It encourages harm reduction, alternatives to the medical model, and self-determination in treatment and diagnosis.

It will encourage alternatives like water, milk, juice and sports drinks.

We need a sustained effort to encourage alternatives to oil.