eco-conscious

adjective

eco-con·​scious ˈē-kō-ˌkän(t)-shəs How to pronounce eco-conscious (audio)
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: marked by or showing concern for the environment
eco-conscious consumers

Examples of eco-conscious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Visitors can participate in eco-conscious activities like painting Sensu (folding fans) with natural pigments colored by food scraps at the Earth Lab. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024 While smaller than platforms like Poshmark, Depop has fostered cachet with the most eco-conscious generations. Armani Syed, TIME, 30 May 2024 Amid eco-conscious travelers’ flight-shaming, eschewing air travel and its enormous carbon footprint for train travel has grown all the more in popularity. Ross Kenneth Urken, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2024 The environmental impact of fashion, from overflowing landfills to carbon emissions and unsustainable manufacturing, has fueled a growing demand for eco-conscious choices. Tina Charisma, Essence, 23 May 2024 The Milwaukee Bucks forward just scored a pair of luxury vacation villas in his home country of Greece, and the two-time MVP will be spending the summer at the new Costa Navarino Residences, a swanky, eco-conscious development in Messenia in the southwest Peloponnese. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 May 2024 Beyond its outdoor pursuits, Oslo's eco-conscious efforts exceed most cities. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024 Protecting the planet is often at the core of Slater's ventures, of which Freaks of Nature, specifically, blends cutting-edge biotechnology with eco-conscious practices. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 Made from recycled materials and featuring a memory foam insole, these chic slip-ons offer both comfort and eco-conscious design, perfect for environmentally-conscious individuals for work or casual wear. Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 2 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eco-conscious was in 1972

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“Eco-conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-conscious. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.

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