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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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"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

The startup, an eco-friendly digital banking company boasting fossil fuel-free investments, carbon offsets for gas purchases, and a debit card with cash-back benefits for shopping at clean companies, was founded by Sanberg and Andrei Cherny.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 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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