eco-friendly practice

[/ˌiːkoʊ ˈfrɛndli ˈpræktɪs/]
nounpl: eco-friendly practices
prática ecologicamente responsável
1. A method, habit, or procedure that minimizes negative environmental impact and promotes sustainability
Using reusable bags is an eco-friendly practice that reduces plastic waste.
Usar sacolas reutilizáveis é uma prática ecologicamente responsável que reduz o desperdício de plástico.
2. Business or personal activities designed to protect the environment and conserve natural resources
The company implemented eco-friendly practices such as solar energy and waste recycling.
A empresa implementou práticas ecologicamente responsáveis como energia solar e reciclagem de resíduos.
In Brazil, eco-friendly practices have become increasingly important in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, driven by environmental awareness and corporate sustainability initiatives. In the USA and particularly NYC, the term 'eco-friendly' is widely used in marketing and everyday conversation. Portugal uses 'amiga do ambiente' more commonly. The concept reflects global environmental consciousness and the growing adoption of sustainable lifestyles across different cultures.
NYC Slang
green practice / going green
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sustainable practicegreen practiceenvironmental practiceconservation method
Antonyms / Antônimos
polluting practicewasteful practiceenvironmentally harmful practice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prática ecologicamente responsável / prática sustentável
Most common and formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
prática eco-friendly / prática verde
Urban areas often use the English term directly or 'prática verde'
Rio de Janeiro
prática sustentável / prática amiga do ambiente
Mixed usage of formal and informal terms
Portugal
prática amiga do ambiente / prática sustentável
Preferred term is 'amiga do ambiente' rather than 'eco-friendly'

Related Words

sustainabilitycarbon footprintrenewable energyenvironmental conservation

Related Idioms & Phrases

go green
leave no trace
reduce, reuse, recycle
carbon neutral
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