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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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 In an exclusive clip shared with Billboard from the singer’s conversation with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir, Eilish opens up about the culture shock of going from growing up in an eco-conscious household to becoming famous in an industry marked by overabundance and excess. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 July 2025 The bag uses a durable, water-resistant outer shell to keep your gear dry and utilizes Babolat's eco-conscious, dye-free lining that also protects against temperature changes. Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025 This eco-conscious design features 830 sets of shutters, each connected to sensors that adjust in real time to changing weather conditions. AFAR Media, 11 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 Jul. 2025.

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