low-impact dye
nounUK /ˌləʊ ˈɪmpækt daɪ/
US /ˌloʊ ˈɪmpækt daɪ/
A low-impact dye is a color for clothes that is made in a way that is gentle on the earth.
The shirt was colored with a low-impact dye so it would not hurt the water.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dye that does not cause much harm to the environment when it is used.
Many factories now use low-impact dyes to keep rivers clean.
3. A coloring method that uses less water and fewer harsh chemicals.
This brand uses low-impact dyes to save water.
4. A safe color option for people who care about nature.
She picks clothes made with low-impact dyes.