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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For homeowners, the appeal is twofold, offering lower energy bills and a commitment to sustainable living, a priority in the eco-conscious culture of the Bay Area. Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026 In recent years, Teslas had become extremely popular in eco-conscious Denmark. Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026 Seattle is a city immersed in nature and shot through with an spirit of conservationism, and 1 Hotel has fully embraced that eco-conscious culture in its design and service. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026 Most recently, this fiber producer-denim mill collaboration has centered on Lenzing’s innovative TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 fiber, a material that is setting a new benchmark for eco-conscious and visually rich denim. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026 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 21 Jan. 2026.

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