environmentally friendly technology

noun
UK /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl.i ˈfrend.li tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/
US /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.t̬əl.i ˈfrend.li tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/

Technology that is made and used in a way that does not hurt nature.

Solar panels are a good example of environmentally friendly technology.

SYNONYMS

green technologyclean technologyeco-friendly technologysustainable technologyenvironmental technology

RELATED WORDS

renewable energysolar powerrecyclingenergy efficiencycarbon footprint

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Machines or tools that help protect the air, water, and land.

The city bought environmentally friendly technology to clean its river.

3. New inventions that use less energy and make less waste.

Her company builds environmentally friendly technology for homes.

4. Ways of doing things with computers and machines that are safe for the planet.

Schools are teaching kids about environmentally friendly technology.