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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The Do's and Don'ts outlined in this guide will help brands avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing and cultivate authentic, impactful, eco-friendly branding. Evgeny Popov, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Traditional wrapping paper can't go in the blue bin with the rest of your recyclables, but there are plenty of eco-friendly alternatives to use instead. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024 Jenner, who launched the eco-friendly products Safely with Emma Grede, recently told PEOPLE that of her six children, Khloé is the most like her in terms of cleanliness. Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 Jotting things down is now eco-friendly with the Rocketbook Core able to scan your notes and upload them into the cloud. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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