eco-friendly material
nounUK /ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrendli məˈtɪəriəl/
US /ˌiːkoʊ ˈfrendli məˈtɪriəl/
A thing you use to make stuff that does not hurt the Earth.
The bag is made from an eco-friendly material, so it breaks down safely.
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2. A substance that causes little harm to nature when it is made, used, or thrown away.
Bamboo is a popular eco-friendly material for furniture.
3. A building or crafting supply chosen to reduce waste and energy use.
The school used eco-friendly materials for its new playground.
4. A product ingredient that can be reused or safely returned to the earth.
This phone case is an eco-friendly material made from plant fibers.