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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Earth Month Wine Flight This Earth Month, Sixty Vines is doing their part to support sustainability via their limited-time eco-conscious wine flight. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 In addition to a focus on sustainable sourcing and supply chain transparency, eco-conscious fashion brand Another Tomorrow, which recently opened a flagship store in New York’s SoHo district, also utilizes digital ID technology to support traceability and promote circularity. Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025 More eco-conscious shoppers will love that the device is made with recycled materials, too. Anja Webb, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025 Together with Oregon’s healthy job market (which is expected to grow by 8 percent between 2023 and 2033), its higher education institutions, and a generally relaxed, eco-conscious reputation, the state has a roster of charming towns and vibrant cities that appeal to people looking to relocate. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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