eco-friendly

or ec·o·friend·ly

[ ee-koh-frend-lee, ek-oh- ]

adjective

1. safe or good for the environment; green: Compare eco-hazardous ( def ).

   This program aims to promote eco-friendly waste disposal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eco-friendly¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

It supports sustainable, eco-friendly projects from around the world, with each of the five winners receiving £1m to scale-up their innovative ideas to "repair" the planet.

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First awarded in 2021, the prize supports sustainable, eco-friendly projects from around the world, with five winners each receiving £1m.

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The prize supports sustainable, eco-friendly projects from around the world, awarding five winners £1m each.

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The prize supports eco-friendly innovations from around the world, with five winners each receiving £1m.

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Made from jute, a durable and eco-friendly material, each rug integrates these natural elements.

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