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

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Many eco-friendly options are biodegradable and sustainably sourced from natural wood, plant materials, or bamboo. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024 With consumer sentiments beginning to stray from fast fashion and turn towards slow fashion and more eco-friendly purchases, there’s a rapidly growing market for secondhand clothing and home goods. Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Sarah Hudson, a communications manager at Aalto, mentions this freedom to create, giving as an example a student this year who used a 3-D printer and wood pulp to make an eco-friendly alternative to glitter. Brett Braley, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024 Veja sneakers receive high praise for their eco-friendly construction and use of more sustainable and low-impact materials without compromising style. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eco-friendly 

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 13 Dec. 2024.

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