eco-friendly
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of eco-friendly
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery plans to work with a Berlin-based startup to offer an eco-friendly alternative to burial and cremation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 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
Future schemes would include improving battery life for green energy storage, developing farming techniques in India that would be resilient to a changing climate, and eco-friendly dyes and colours for the fashion industry.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 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
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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