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

Examples of eco-conscious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In 2018, Agua was launched as an eco-conscious label, valuing local craftsmanship and female empowerment by enabling women artisans to work from home. Cristina Manfredi, WWD, 21 June 2024 The latest in a ten-strong chain of eco-conscious hotels, the London outpost retains more than 80% of the structure that previously stood on the site, saving 4,200 tonnes of carbon. Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 18 June 2024 Visitors can participate in eco-conscious activities like painting Sensu (folding fans) with natural pigments colored by food scraps at the Earth Lab. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024 While smaller than platforms like Poshmark, Depop has fostered cachet with the most eco-conscious generations. Armani Syed, TIME, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for eco-conscious 

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Word History

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 2 Jul. 2024.

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