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

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At Monday's event, Ford executives didn't make the case that the future is clean or green or eco-conscious. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 11 Aug. 2025 Situated on a private peninsula near Agios Nikolaos, this adults-only and eco-conscious retreat focuses on immersive calm. Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 But Musk’s controversial role in the Trump administration alienated his eco-conscious customer base, stoking protests against Tesla and drawing ire from investors worried the CEO was taking his attention away from his flailing company. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 July 2025 From planting trees after every project to implementing advanced insulation systems and solar integration, Good Earth Builders is leading the way in eco-conscious development, proving that responsible construction is both possible and necessary. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for eco-conscious

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First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Aug. 2025.

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