eco-friendly

adjective

eco-friend·​ly ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce eco-friendly (audio)
ˌe-kō-
: not environmentally harmful
eco-friendly construction options

Examples of eco-friendly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This not only creates a great impression, but also saves on utility bills and reduces a business’ carbon footprint, making operations more efficient and eco-friendly. - Oleg Lola, MobiDev 7. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 As sustainability becomes less of a want and more of a need for consumers, the fashion industry is exploring innovative ways to enhance its eco-friendly practices and find alternatives to conventional materials. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024 Suri’s are made of eco-friendly materials like cornstarch and castor beans. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024 The King’s Foundation, which was founded by then-Prince Charles in 1986 as an educational charity, is marking the 10-year anniversary of its Future Textiles program, which challenges students to work with eco-friendly fabrics. Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eco-friendly 

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Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eco-friendly was in 1989

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“Eco-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-friendly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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