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 project, organized by Port KC, uses goats as an eco-friendly way to clear brush along the riverfront without relying on chemicals, sprays or heavy machinery. Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 Alicia Sokolowski is the president and CEO of AspenClean, an eco-friendly laundry and cleaning company. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 25 June 2026 Robert Irwin and Prince William arrive on an eco-friendly bus to the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly for Climate Action Week in London on June 23. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 For facials, products from Monastery (one of our favorite eco-friendly skincare brands), Marie Veronique, Activist, and Luzern are used. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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