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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Reusable tote bags are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026 They’re constructed with all-season HDPE that’s made of recycled plastic for an eco-friendly and weatherproof addition to your porch. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 True to every Veja sneaker, these are made with eco-friendly materials and sustainable production processes. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 Organic waste is composted, and in lieu of single-use plastics, eco-friendly products are used in sustainable materials. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 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 16 Mar. 2026.

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