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eco-friendly

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

adjective

  1. 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

Example Sentences

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A story station inside the theatre will print the stories on eco-friendly paper as a memento, and the recordings will be available worldwide through the Bloomberg Connects app.

From BBC Jul. 30, 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

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

Then picture adding sugar cane soles, calling them eco-friendly sneakers, becoming a Silicon Valley status symbol, and going public in 2021 with a market value that briefly topped $4 billion.

From Barron's Apr. 16, 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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