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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Staying true to its eco-conscious ethos, all packaging is made from recycled materials. Essence, 29 Sep. 2025 Copenhagen is also one of the world’s most eco-conscious cities. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025 This suggests that sustainability labels resonate not only with eco-conscious shoppers but also with mainstream consumers. Juliane Ziegler, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025 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 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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