environmentallyfriendlygrowth
nounUK /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˌmen.təl.i ˈfrend.li ɡrəʊθ/
US /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˌmen.təl.i ˈfrend.li ɡroʊθ/
Growth that is good for the planet and does not hurt nature.
The town planned environmentallyfriendlygrowth by building parks and bike paths instead of more factories.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Economic growth that uses fewer natural resources and creates less pollution.
The report showed that environmentallyfriendlygrowth can still create new jobs.
3. A company's plan to expand while protecting the environment.
The business shared its environmentallyfriendlygrowth strategy with investors.
4. Growth in green industries such as solar power and recycling.
Environmentallyfriendlygrowth in the solar sector has doubled in five years.