earth-friendly material
nounUK /ɜːθ ˈfrɛndli məˈtɪəriəl/
US /ɝːθ ˈfrɛndli məˈtɪriəl/
A material that is good for the Earth and does not hurt nature.
We used earth-friendly material to make our school garden signs.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A material that breaks down naturally without harming the planet.
The picnic plates are made of earth-friendly material, so they turn back into soil.
3. A material made from recycled things instead of new resources.
This backpack is made from earth-friendly material like old plastic bottles.
4. A material that uses less energy and water when it is made.
The factory chose earth-friendly material to help save energy.