eco-
Nature-conscious word start
Eco- is a prefix meaning ecological or environmental: eco-friendly, eco-conscious, ecotourism.
It signals concern for nature or reduced environmental impact.
The prefix attaches freely to nouns and adjectives, sometimes with a hyphen, sometimes without: ecowarrior, eco-anxiety.
Marketing has diluted its force—products labeled eco-anything may or may not be genuinely sustainable.
Color of vegetation
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
footprint · biodiversity · habitat · climate · nature · organic · renewable · protection
Intentional sustainable residential community
- ecofriendlyNot harmful to nature
- ecowarriorMilitant nature defender
- ecocideDeliberate devastation of nature
- ecosphereAll habitable regions collectively
ecoconscious · ecolabel · ecoregion · ecohouse · ecocentric · ecofeminism · ecolodge · ecodesign
Color of vegetation
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
reusable · zero-waste · plastic-free · ethical · responsible · conscious · mindful · low-impact
Using resources sparingly
- thriftyPrudent with resources
- efficientProductive without waste
- affordableReasonably priced
- budgetPlan for spending
cost-effective · frugal · savings · value · practical · inexpensive · streamlined · lean
green
Color of vegetation
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
carbon · footprint · biodiversity · habitat · climate · nature · organic · renewable · protection · stewardship
ecovillage
Intentional sustainable residential community
- ecofriendlyNot harmful to nature
- ecowarriorMilitant nature defender
- ecocideDeliberate devastation of nature
ecosphere · ecoconscious · ecolabel · ecoregion · ecohouse · ecocentric · ecofeminism · ecolodge · ecodesign · ecojustice
green
Color of vegetation
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
renewable · reusable · zero-waste · plastic-free · ethical · responsible · conscious · mindful · low-impact · planet
economical
Using resources sparingly
- thriftyPrudent with resources
- efficientProductive without waste
- affordableReasonably priced
budget · cost-effective · frugal · savings · value · practical · inexpensive · streamlined · lean
eco-polluting
Introducing harmful contaminants
toxic · unsustainable · industrial · extractive · carbon-intensive
eco-synthetic
Produced artificially, not natural
artificial · chemical · petro- · industrial · manufactured
eco-industrial
Of factories and production
petro- · extractive · exploitative · anthropocentric · commercial
- economic sanctionPunitive limits on commerce
- economy classLowest-fare travel tier
- underground economyUnreported commercial activity
- economic powerInfluence through wealth
- economic justiceFair allocation of resources
- global economyInterconnected international financial system
economy, economic, economics, ecology, economize, economist, ecological, ecosystem, ecologist