eco-friendly
adjective
eco-friend·ly
ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē 
ˌe-kō-
: not environmentally harmful
eco-friendly construction options
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These plates are eco-friendly (made from 100% recyclable paper) but durable, hand-painted with original artwork, and carry the tabletop without much finessing otherwise.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Sustainable fashion to me is an article of clothing that is somewhat ethically sourced using eco-friendly materials, and something that can be worn for years and years.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Eco effort From big decisions—bioclimatic design, working with local developers, choosing eco-friendly materials, and a low-waste ethos restaurant—to smaller details—plantable Sprout pencils in suites, and electric buggies – environmental impact’s been considered at every turn, from the ground up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
At a moment when budgets remain tight, cutting down on the meat being served by catering, going paperless and encouraging reusable water bottles are easy ways for a set to keep costs low while also being eco-friendly.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Sustainable fashion to me is an article of clothing that is somewhat ethically sourced using eco-friendly materials, and something that can be worn for years and years.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Eco effort From big decisions—bioclimatic design, working with local developers, choosing eco-friendly materials, and a low-waste ethos restaurant—to smaller details—plantable Sprout pencils in suites, and electric buggies – environmental impact’s been considered at every turn, from the ground up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
At a moment when budgets remain tight, cutting down on the meat being served by catering, going paperless and encouraging reusable water bottles are easy ways for a set to keep costs low while also being eco-friendly.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Eco-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-friendly. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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