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

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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

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

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