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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"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

Some of the eco-friendly schemes at the site include efficient heat pumps, solar panels and the collection of spare water from bathroom sinks and rainfall.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 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

The San Francisco company announced Wednesday it will be changing its name to Smartbird and naming a new chief executive to lead its pivot from an eco-friendly shoe company to an AI startup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

We argued over colors, mission statements, and eco-friendly T-shirt vendors.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

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