Synonyms

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It's nearly 10 times the 1g target recommended by the Eco-Friendly Web Alliance, an organisation that offers accreditation for environmentally friendly websites.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2023

Bartle B. Eco-Friendly Loungewear Set: Elevate her hygge lifestyle with a fuzzy loungewear set that’s made in Seattle from 100% recycled polyester or cotton terry cloth.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021

Against that backdrop, the personal finance website WalletHub released its report on 2015’s Most & Least Eco-Friendly States.

From Washington Times • Apr. 22, 2015

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023