eco-friendly

adjective

eco-friend·​ly ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē 

ˌe-kō-

: not environmentally harmful

eco-friendly construction options

Examples of eco-friendly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kearney reckons EVs will account for 30% of the total two-wheeler market in India by 2030 from 7% last year as commuters seek more eco-friendly rides amid volatile fuel prices. — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

By collecting and storing rainwater, these barrels not only reduce strain on local water supplies but also provide a free, eco-friendly way to water garden plants, clean garden tools, and refill birdbaths. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

The countries whose populations are most vulnerable to extreme heat — think Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua — have no such luxury, either through broad eco-friendly initiatives or mass AC adoption. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eco-friendly

• friendly
• unfriendly