ecosexual
n.— «Ecosexuals are an evolving breed of city dweller for whom keeping green is every bit as important in their romantic life as in their choice of household cleanser, dinner food, or wall paint. Sure, everyone has a checklist of qualities they want in a mate: smart, funny, good-looking, six-figure potential, listens to Beck, and so on. But now we’re adding characteristics like “sexy conservationist” or “romantic recycler” to the list.» —“In search of a nice Gaia” by Stefanie Olsen San Francisco Nov. 14, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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