umweltschonend
Translation
environmentally friendly, eco-friendly, non-polluting
Examples
Wir benutzen umweltschonende Produkte.
We use environmentally friendly products.
Dieses Auto fährt sehr umweltschonend.
This car drives in a very eco-friendly way.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) environmentally friendly sth. an umweltschonendes Auto
((predicative)) to be environmentally friendly Das Verfahren ist umweltschonend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umweltfreundlich, ökologisch; Antonyms: umweltschädlich, umweltbelastend
Etymology
From 'Umwelt' (environment) + 'schonend' (gentle, sparing). Literally 'sparing the environment'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'showing' kindness to the environment. 'schonend' sounds a bit like 'showing'.