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 couple filled their hilltop home with many eco-friendly elements, including photovoltaics that span the length of the main structure and produce more power than the property requires.

From MarketWatch

Part of that dynamic is because hybrids are typically viewed by consumers as an attractive alternative to expensive all-electric vehicles, since they are more eco-friendly than traditional gas-powered cars.

From MarketWatch

It outlined a series of recommendations aimed at boosting manufacturing viability of green construction products and alter the tax burden to support eco-friendly homes.

From BBC

"I think it's fantastic because it's eco-friendly," he continues, "we're not burning any gases, so it's green – it's environmentally friendly."

From BBC

Solar panels line the roof, and a wooden bike shed adds to the eco-friendly appeal of the project -- which aligns with upcoming EU legislation requiring all packaging to be recyclable by 2030.

From Barron's

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