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

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My focus on integrating clean energy into transportation infrastructure drives my commitment to sustainable mobility and enabling EPC firms to navigate the shift toward eco-friendly solutions effectively. Hany Naeem, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Their boxes are packed with local cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal spreads and fresh fruit, all neatly wrapped in eco-friendly packaging. New York Times, 31 July 2025 This scalable and eco-friendly recycling technique transforms old batteries back into high-performing, next-gen components, with minimal environmental impact. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025 This set of eco-friendly string lights is completely solar powered, offering up to 20 hours of uninterrupted light when fully charged. Maggie Horton, People.com, 30 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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