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

Examples of eco-friendly in a Sentence

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For instance, if sustainability is central to your brand, produce content that educates and inspires eco-friendly practices. Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025 Groups are limited to just 16 people for each all-inclusive trip through the desert, and guests will get to experience luxe, eco-friendly lodges, wellness therapies, and some of the world’s best stargazing. Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025 By the same token, some podcasts that focus on lifestyle, sustainable fashion, or eco-friendly living are sometimes sponsored by Quince, so keep a listening ear out for exclusive coupon codes on these platforms, too. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 May 2025 Lyocell has a more eco-friendly process that's less energy-intensive, too. Nena Farrell, Wired News, 19 May 2025 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 27 May. 2025.

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