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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Built from military-grade aluminum that’s 30% recycled, the CM30 proves that eco-conscious can also mean tough. PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025 Following a complex and uncertain Fall/Winter 2026-2027 season, denim mills are betting on it—driving progress with cutting-edge fiber blends, eco-conscious dye technologies, and reimagined fabric constructions designed to meet the evolving demands of both sustainability and style. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025 This slip-on shoe is sustainably crafted with an eco-conscious fabric toe box and linings, topcloth, and heel counter made from recycled materials. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 Staying true to its eco-conscious ethos, all packaging is made from recycled materials. Essence, 29 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 28 Oct. 2025.

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