greendesign
nounUK /ˌɡriːn dɪˈzaɪn/
US /ˌɡriːn dɪˈzaɪn/
Green design means making things in a way that is good for the Earth.
The new school building uses green design, with solar panels and lots of windows for sunlight.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A way of planning products so they create less waste and pollution.
The toy company used green design to make packaging that can be recycled.
3. Designing buildings that save water and electricity.
Green design helped the library cut its electricity use in half.
4. Choosing safe, natural materials when making something new.
The chairs show green design because they are made from bamboo.