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
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Here’s a round-up of the beauty brands using eco-friendly packaging with sustainable ingredients to make an actual impact.
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Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Apple launched the cases and watch bands last fall as an eco-friendly alternative to its leather accessories; however, customers have complained that the material the accessories are made with collect dirt and are easily scuffed, among other durability issues.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 21 Apr. 2024
They're supposed to be eco-friendly, which is easy to confirm—obviously, throwing away fewer tubes is better for the environment, especially since toothpaste tubes aren’t recyclable.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2024
That’s right, cicadas, like many insects, have been hailed as an eco-friendly and high-protein alternative to poultry and cattle.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Other awards The guide also awarded Green Stars — which indicate a restaurant upholds outstanding sustainable and eco-friendly practices — for the first time in Florida, honoring the Filipino restaurant Kaya in Orlando and Los Felix/Krus Kitchen in Miami.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
As more and more companies are opting for eco-friendly solutions, such as paper and biodegradable materials, Eurobrillance’s environmentally conscious products have gained traction.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
These sheets are ideal for those who want a cooling and eco-friendly option that is both soft and stylish.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Little Greene, an eco-friendly, family-run paint and wallpaper company, knows this: The brand just introduced its newest line inspired by the most delectable desserts.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2024
Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Apple launched the cases and watch bands last fall as an eco-friendly alternative to its leather accessories; however, customers have complained that the material the accessories are made with collect dirt and are easily scuffed, among other durability issues.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 21 Apr. 2024
They're supposed to be eco-friendly, which is easy to confirm—obviously, throwing away fewer tubes is better for the environment, especially since toothpaste tubes aren’t recyclable.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2024
That’s right, cicadas, like many insects, have been hailed as an eco-friendly and high-protein alternative to poultry and cattle.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Other awards The guide also awarded Green Stars — which indicate a restaurant upholds outstanding sustainable and eco-friendly practices — for the first time in Florida, honoring the Filipino restaurant Kaya in Orlando and Los Felix/Krus Kitchen in Miami.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
As more and more companies are opting for eco-friendly solutions, such as paper and biodegradable materials, Eurobrillance’s environmentally conscious products have gained traction.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
These sheets are ideal for those who want a cooling and eco-friendly option that is both soft and stylish.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Little Greene, an eco-friendly, family-run paint and wallpaper company, knows this: The brand just introduced its newest line inspired by the most delectable desserts.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Eco-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-friendly. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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