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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All body products are from eco-friendly Australian brands such as People4Ocean, LaGaia Unedited, and Hunter Lab. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Ahead, laundry experts break down the pros and cons of pods versus liquid detergent, including which cleans better, which is more eco-friendly, and the common mistakes to avoid with both. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026 The resulting formula is a gentle and effective cleanser with a host of benefits that have its eco-friendly suds making a splash within the beauty and environmentally-conscious household cleaning spaces alike. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 Clean linoleum and vinyl floors with a solution of 1 tablespoon of baby shampoo or 1/2 teaspoon of eco-friendly all-purpose cleaner in 1 gallon of water. Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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