eco-friendly

adjective

eco-friend·​ly ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce eco-friendly (audio)
ˌe-kō-
: not environmentally harmful
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Examples of eco-friendly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Golden Poppy At the Golden Poppy restaurant, chef Dominique Crenn has created an eco-friendly menu. Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024 Give up one hamburger a week April 5, 2024 Will people pay more for an eco-friendly product? Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024 Crafted with the brand’s signature commitment to ethical practices and eco-friendly materials, these sneakers are comfortable guilt-free picks this summer. Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024 Mike from West Allis recommends an eco-friendly trick of planting native, pest resistant trees to provide shade around your home. Jolan Kruse, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for eco-friendly 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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