eco-friendly
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of eco-friendly
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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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
While not all hydrogen production methods are eco-friendly, it is possible to make "green hydrogen" through a process called electrolysis - where electricity from renewable sources is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 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
But a note to investors in the company known for its eco-friendly wool sneakers: Markets tend to sober up eventually.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
There were group costumes, and costumes made out of interesting materials, and eco-friendly costumes, and glow-in-the-dark costumes...Dimple stared.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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