eco-smart

eco-smart
 adj.— «The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is getting eco-smart, as they say in environmental circles. The chamber is installing eight specialty skylights in its offices to eliminate the need for day lighting.» —“Kermit, Carlsbad Chamber Now Green” by Tom York San Diego Business Journal (California) June 2, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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