ecofriendliness
Green living ethos
Ecofriendliness is the quality of being harmless or beneficial to the environment.
The term appears in marketing claims, policy discussions, and product reviews: The ecofriendliness of electric vehicles depends on how the electricity is generated.
Often hyphenated as eco-friendliness.
Able to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- non-toxicCauses no harm
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- bambooTall woody grass
hemp · organic cotton · reclaimed wood · recycled plastic · cork · natural fibers · bioplastics · jute
Decomposing organic matter deliberately
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
- bicyclingRiding a two-wheeler
- carpoolingShared vehicle commuting
- rainwater harvestingGathering precipitation for later use
reusable bags · local produce · community garden · plant-based diet · public transport · thrift shopping · bulk buying · line drying
Self-replenishing natural power
- solar powerEnergy derived from sunlight
- wind turbinesMachines converting air movement to electricity
- electric vehiclesBattery-powered motor transport
- carbon neutralZero net emissions
energy-efficient · LED lighting · geothermal · hydroelectric · solar panels · insulation · smart thermostats · green building
Maintaining something's condition
- wildlife protectionPreserving wild animals, habitats
- habitatsNative dwelling places
- endangered speciesOrganisms facing extinction risk
- reforestationReplanting depleted woodlands
national parks · sanctuaries · stewardship · land trust · watersheds · ecosystems · marine reserves · species recovery
Total greenhouse gases produced
- emissions reductionLowering pollutant output
- climate policyLaws governing atmospheric protection
- climate marchProtest demanding environmental policy
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
Paris Agreement · divestment · environmental justice · eco-labeling · corporate accountability · policy reform · grassroots organizing · environmental education
biodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- non-toxicCauses no harm
- recyclableCapable of being remade
bamboo · hemp · organic cotton · reclaimed wood · recycled plastic · cork · natural fibers · bioplastics · jute · upcycled
composting
Decomposing organic matter deliberately
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
- bicyclingRiding a two-wheeler
- carpoolingShared vehicle commuting
rainwater harvesting · reusable bags · local produce · community garden · plant-based diet · public transport · thrift shopping · bulk buying · line drying · secondhand
renewable energy
Self-replenishing natural power
- solar powerEnergy derived from sunlight
- wind turbinesMachines converting air movement to electricity
- electric vehiclesBattery-powered motor transport
carbon neutral · energy-efficient · LED lighting · geothermal · hydroelectric · solar panels · insulation · smart thermostats · green building · heat pumps
preservation
Maintaining something's condition
- wildlife protectionPreserving wild animals, habitats
- habitatsNative dwelling places
- endangered speciesOrganisms facing extinction risk
reforestation · national parks · sanctuaries · stewardship · land trust · watersheds · ecosystems · marine reserves · species recovery · wildlife corridors
carbon footprint
Total greenhouse gases produced
- emissions reductionLowering pollutant output
- climate policyLaws governing atmospheric protection
- climate marchProtest demanding environmental policy
lobbying · Paris Agreement · divestment · environmental justice · eco-labeling · corporate accountability · policy reform · grassroots organizing · environmental education · carbon offsetting
ecofriendlinesspollution
Environmental harm from waste
toxicity · contamination · ecocide · environmental degradation · unsustainability
ecofriendlinesswastefulness
Careless use of resources
consumerism · overconsumption · planned obsolescence · materialism · fast fashion
ecofriendlinessindustrial pollution
Manufacturing waste harming environment
corporate greed · exploitation · strip mining · dirty industry · factory farming
economy, ecology, economist, ecosystem, eco-friendly, ecofriendly, environmentally friendly