umweltgerecht
Translation
environmentally sound, ecologically appropriate
Examples
Wir brauchen eine umweltgerechte Lösung.
We need an environmentally sound solution.
Die Firma plant eine umweltgerechte Produktion.
The company is planning environmentally appropriate production.
Grammar Patterns
[adjective + noun] modifies a noun Eine umweltgerechte Entsorgung is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umweltverträglich, umweltschonend; Antonyms: umweltschädlich
Etymology
From 'Umwelt' (environment) + 'gerecht' (just, fair, appropriate). It implies being 'fair' or 'appropriate' for the environment.
Memory Tips
The word 'gerecht' means 'just' or 'fair'. Think of doing 'justice' to the environment.