eco-material
nounUK /ˈiːkəʊ məˈtɪəriəl/
US /ˈiːkoʊ məˈtɪriəl/
An eco-material is a material that is good for the Earth.
The toy is made from an eco-material like bamboo.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A building substance chosen because it causes little harm to nature.
Builders used eco-materials such as reclaimed wood for the house.
3. Fabric or packaging designed to break down safely after use.
The shop switched to eco-material bags made from corn starch.
4. Any product ingredient that saves energy or reduces pollution over its life.
Engineers tested the eco-material to see how much carbon it saved.