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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Constructed from a breathable, eco-conscious cotton-viscose blend, this Baja shirt is light, airy, and polished enough to wear with trousers (throw a cardigan over it when the weather gets chilly). Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 Here are our top Labor Day sale recommendations for all types of sleepers, including hybrid mattresses for a Goldilocks-like slumber and organic mattresses for eco-conscious shoppers. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025 As an eco-conscious development, solar power, rainwater collection, and natural ventilation keep the property’s footprint light, while mindful activities such as yoga classes at an elevated shala and massages under the palms are designed with relaxation in mind. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025 Here, the Origins Luxury Lodge by Mantis, which sits along a hill in an adjacent 111-acre rain forest estate, offers a stay that is both luxurious and eco-conscious. Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eco-conscious

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 11 Sep. 2025.

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