eco-friendly

American

[ee-koh-frend-lee, ek-oh-] / ˌi koʊˈfrɛnd li, ˌɛk oʊ- /

Or ecofriendly

adjective

safe or good for the environment; green.

This program aims to promote eco-friendly waste disposal.

Etymology

Origin of eco-friendly

First recorded in 1985–90

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eco-friendly

"By understanding the complexity of bacterial blotch and the role of microbial communities, we can develop better eco-friendly management practices that reduce losses while improving sustainability."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Numerous wedding websites also recommend shopping for gently used formalwear on sites like Poshmark or Depop — which can also be more eco-friendly than buying new clothes.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

Now, two Northern Ireland companies are working together to make the disposal of its blades as eco-friendly as possible.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Allbirds became a Silicon Valley favorite when it launched in 2021, known best for its eco-friendly wool sneakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

The Academy was 100 percent eco-friendly, right down to the bathrooms, where the toilets had different “flush settings,” depending on the kind of waste you were getting rid of.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman

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