While there is no direct definition of the term 'eco-ethical', it essentially means aligning with the environment, as well as other ethical values, such as human rights and animal rights. Many environmental and social issues tend to overlap with one another. As an example, many efforts that benefit the environment are also beneficial to animals, human health, and other social issues.

Causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time

The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health

Relating the effects of climate change to concepts of justice, particularly environmental justice and social justice and by examining issues such as equality, human rights, collective rights, and the historical responsibilities for climate change. An important concern related to climate justice is that those who are least responsible for climate change suffer its gravest consequences