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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This week, Tom Fairless reports on this eco-friendly alternative to burial and cremation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Organizers brushed off those rumors, heralding the beds as sturdy and eco-friendly.

From Los Angeles Times

New research suggests that the Vatican's recently opened eco-friendly farm reflects a long forgotten chapter in Catholic history.

From Science Daily

The newspaper teamed up with eco-friendly search engine firm, Ecosia, to co-ordinate and fund the distribution of the spuds.

From BBC

It could serve as an alternative to certain synthetic UV filters that raise environmental concerns, helping advance the development of more eco-friendly sunscreens.

From Science Daily

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