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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Naveena Denim Mills’ new Lume collection, featuring luxurious silk blends, is drawing interest from brands aiming to enhance their denim assortments with elevated comfort, eco-conscious materials, and refined aesthetics. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025 Attendees can explore eco-conscious vendor booths, hear from local sustainability experts during a live speaker panel, and take part in engaging DIY workshops. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025 These tools enable festivals to track progress toward net-zero goals and communicate these efforts directly to attendees through apps or wearable devices, building trust with eco-conscious participants. Zoryana Zagorodnya, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Some processes are more eco-conscious, like lyocell's process over nylon and rayon based on chemical output, but producing anything has costs on the planet. Nena Farrell, Wired News, 10 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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