eco-friendly
adjective
eco-friend·ly
ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē 
ˌe-kō-
: not environmentally harmful
eco-friendly construction options
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Organizers brushed off those rumors, heralding the beds as sturdy and eco-friendly.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The design aims to be as sustainable and maintenance-free as possible, and includes eco-friendly features like a green roof planted with native plant species, solar panels and bird-friendly glass.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Cardboard is an eco-friendly material used for pizza, Chinese food, bakery items, and deli takeout.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Avocado is also entering the fray with a 20% off discount sale on their eco-friendly mattresses that are GOLS- and GOTS-certified.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The design aims to be as sustainable and maintenance-free as possible, and includes eco-friendly features like a green roof planted with native plant species, solar panels and bird-friendly glass.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Cardboard is an eco-friendly material used for pizza, Chinese food, bakery items, and deli takeout.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Avocado is also entering the fray with a 20% off discount sale on their eco-friendly mattresses that are GOLS- and GOTS-certified.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Eco-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-friendly. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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