Eco-friendly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Eco-friendly is an adjective meaning Ecologically friendly; not damaging to the natural environment.
Meaning
Ecologically friendly; not damaging to the natural environment.
Example Sentences
To cut carbon, a steel industry by-product (known as ground granulated blast-furnace slag) has been incorporated into the pier, as an eco-friendlier alternative, to traditional concrete.
Reducing plastic waste is a crucial problem for today’s environment, and whether it’s recyclable and biodegradable phone cases or sustainable fashion, there are plenty of eco-friendly products that can help you reduce your footprint.
Word Forms
- eco-friendlier
- eco-friendliest
- ecofriendly
Synonyms for eco-friendly
Depending on context, synonyms include green, environment-friendly, ecological.
Antonyms for eco-friendly
Common opposites include eco-unfriendly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include environment-friendly, environmental, ecologically, respectful, friendly, ecological.
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