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

Example Sentences

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The company known for eco-friendly wool sneakers just raised $50 million for its next chapter—a head-spinning move to capitalize on the artificial-intelligence boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

She added that potatoes were cheaper, more eco-friendly and healthier.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Marvel star’s “farm” is in fact an eco-friendly ranch that the couple had custom-built for their family.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Chinese shoppers are becoming more eco-friendly, Li Yujun, founder of a used goods store in Shanghai, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Uncle Frank had an eco-friendly construction company in Spain and had built a ton of buildings in Madrid.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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