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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As for its authentic green credentials, the Beach Club Explorer Catamaran includes eco-friendly aluminum and sustainable decking materials throughout. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025 Millennials and Gen Z, in particular, continue to drive demand for environmentally and eco-friendly products. Ken Braun, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Your options are endless, from luxurious memory foam to eco-friendly cotton and minimalistic neutral tones to bold geometric patterns. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025 Sustainability is also becoming a major focus, with companies exploring eco-friendly practices like route optimization and electric fleets. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 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 1 Feb. 2025.

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