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

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Baker's Cay was fully renovated in 2019 and now emphasizes reusing and recycling as part of its eco-friendly mission. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025 Some emphasize sustainability by integrating green spaces and eco-friendly infrastructure. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Even those who just wanted a good shop could do so with an array of suncatchers, jewelry and art made from recycled materials, and other eco-friendly goods such as Ink Forest Eco-Friendly Screen Printing. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025 Costa Del Mar is an excellent pick for environmentally conscious shoppers with several eco-friendly frame options and a focus on sustainability. Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eco-friendly

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Apr. 2025.

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