ECO
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛkoʊ// eco
adj. related to protecting the environment. You use it to describe products or actions that do not harm nature.
adj. relating to or concerned with the protection of the environment. Often functions as a prefix or a combining form in compound words.
We should buy more eco products for our home.
The city is investing in eco friendly public transport to reduce carbon emissions in the downtown area.
While the company markets itself as an eco alternative, critics argue that its manufacturing process remains significantly more carbon-intensive than its branding suggests.
Usage
Commonly used as a prefix (eco-friendly, eco-system) or as a standalone adjective in informal marketing contexts.