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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Composting toilets are an eco-friendly solution for managing human waste and a practical choice for sustainable living and travel.
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Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 15 May 2024
Visitors will find eco-friendly hotels committed to eliminating waste and championing reusable materials, restaurants that support third-world communities, and spas and saunas dispersed between the city’s central harbor and the dense surrounding forest.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
While the criticisms of fast fashion are warranted, data shows that fast fashion brands are admittedly surpassing sustainable or eco-friendly retailers with more robust plus-size offerings.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 15 May 2024
Forrest Innovations has risen to the challenge by developing a technology that delivers remarkable results and is also eco-friendly and commercially deployed.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
The unique cooling fabric is made from 100% Lyocell, a sustainable and eco-friendly material that's both lightweight and breathable.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024
The SynTex seat trims are eco-friendly and other fabrics and carpets also feature recycled materials.
—PCMAG, 11 May 2024
Vision Marine's commitment to eco-friendly electric powerboats is reshaping the recreational boating experience, offering higher speeds, longer ranges, and smoother rides than traditional internal combustion engine boats.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
And the school’s Coyote Green Team, a group of about 30 students coming from all the grades, meets regularly to brainstorm ways to make the campus more eco-friendly.
—Theresa Cisneros, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 15 May 2024
Visitors will find eco-friendly hotels committed to eliminating waste and championing reusable materials, restaurants that support third-world communities, and spas and saunas dispersed between the city’s central harbor and the dense surrounding forest.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
While the criticisms of fast fashion are warranted, data shows that fast fashion brands are admittedly surpassing sustainable or eco-friendly retailers with more robust plus-size offerings.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 15 May 2024
Forrest Innovations has risen to the challenge by developing a technology that delivers remarkable results and is also eco-friendly and commercially deployed.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
The unique cooling fabric is made from 100% Lyocell, a sustainable and eco-friendly material that's both lightweight and breathable.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024
The SynTex seat trims are eco-friendly and other fabrics and carpets also feature recycled materials.
—PCMAG, 11 May 2024
Vision Marine's commitment to eco-friendly electric powerboats is reshaping the recreational boating experience, offering higher speeds, longer ranges, and smoother rides than traditional internal combustion engine boats.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
And the school’s Coyote Green Team, a group of about 30 students coming from all the grades, meets regularly to brainstorm ways to make the campus more eco-friendly.
—Theresa Cisneros, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
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“Eco-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-friendly. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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