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

From MarketWatch

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

From Barron's

The second-hand market for smartphones has surged in recent years, borne up by lower prices as well as interest in eco-friendly consumption even as some still fear buying a dud.

From Barron's

Additional eco-friendly luxury features are the “water vapor fireplaces,” built-in water filtration, and air ventilation system, which “ensure a healthy lifestyle at all times.”

From MarketWatch

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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