Environment-friendly: meaning, definitions and examples

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environment-friendly

 

[ ɪnˈvaɪrənməntˌfrɛndli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

products

Designed to have a minimal impact on the environment, including reducing pollution and waste. Environment-friendly products are often made from sustainable materials or can be easily recycled.

Synonyms

eco-friendly, green, sustainable

Examples of usage

  • This company specializes in manufacturing environment-friendly cleaning products.
  • More and more consumers are choosing environment-friendly options over traditional ones.
  • The government is encouraging businesses to switch to environment-friendly practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "environment-friendly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ecologicamente correto

🇮🇳 पर्यावरण के अनुकूल

🇩🇪 umweltfreundlich

🇮🇩 ramah lingkungan

🇺🇦 екологічно чистий

🇵🇱 przyjazny dla środowiska

🇯🇵 環境に優しい

🇫🇷 respectueux de l'environnement

🇪🇸 amigable con el medio ambiente

🇹🇷 çevre dostu

🇰🇷 환경 친화적인

🇸🇦 صديق للبيئة

🇨🇿 šetrný k životnímu prostředí

🇸🇰 šetrný k životnému prostrediu

🇨🇳 环保的

🇸🇮 okolju prijazen

🇮🇸 umhverfisvænn

🇰🇿 экологиялық таза

🇬🇪 გარემოს მეგობრული

🇦🇿 ətraf mühitə dostluq edən

🇲🇽 amigable con el medio ambiente

Word origin

The term 'environment-friendly' emerged in the late 20th century as a response to growing concerns about environmental degradation and the need for sustainable practices. With the rise of environmental movements and awareness, there was a push for products and practices that were less harmful to the planet. The concept has since become widely adopted in various industries and is now a common consideration for consumers and businesses alike.