The following 10 environmental awareness ads highlight the devastation our planet is facing, from detriment caused by global warming to abuse caused directly by humans who don't ethically dispose of refuse.
Coming from the west coast of Canada, I have a huge soft
spot for environmental issues, particularly those concerning marine life.
I grew up playing in tide pools and would collect beach litter as a kid. Some people teased me for it, saying I could never make a difference that way. It didn't deter me, nor does it now. Perhaps by bringing light to the incredible awareness campaigns below, I can at least help raise some consciousness to the efforts of others.
As a collective, I truly believe socially conscious activism can make a much bigger difference. There is no action too small.
10 Powerful Environmental Awareness Ads
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Garbage Seafood II
Guerrilla Campaign Packages Garbage as Seafood
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Garbage Seafood
Shock Visuals For Clean Seas
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Endangered Feces
Buy Poo To Save Rhinos
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Guerrilla Gardening
'Bloom' Seed Spreading by Bicycle
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Lifeguard Fashion for Awareness
Katharine Hamnett 'Save The Sea' Tee
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Ecological Awareness Sneakers
The Endangered Species Shoes
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Environmentally Endangered Tourism
Places to Visit While You Can
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Green Guerrilla Ads
Nothing Left To Weep For Campaign
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Ocean Pollution Awareness Ads
Cataluña's Clean Mediterranean Campaign
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Rafts Made of Junk
Algalita Awareness Sail for Ocean Pollution
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Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Stress-Reducing Garbage Initiatives
The Hefty Brand Launches its 'Trash Time Out' Campaign
Ocean Plastic Watches
Armitron x Wildlife Conservation Society Debut Watches #Tide Collection
Mental Health Awareness Totes
ALDO and Kids Help Phone Join Forces on the HEARTTOTE
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Recycling Plant Fashion Shoots
Stella Mccartney's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Spotlight Cara Delevingn
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Ocean Plastic-Made Skincare Packaging
LATHER Introduced Its New Landscapes Collection
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
National Park-Themed Eyewear Collections
The CAMP National Parks Collection Blends Style & Purpose
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Color Blindness-Exclusive Billboards
TD Unveils a Campaign to Highlight Its Accessibility Adapter
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Skincare Well-Being Campaigns
Neutrogena Celebrates International Self-Care Awareness Day
Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
Kinetic Sand Project Planet Encourages Ecosystem Protection
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottles
The Ocean Bottle's GO Bottle Pushes Sustainable Efforts
Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Collossal Crocodile Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Play Big' Campaign Features Artists and Athletes
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Environmental Cost Receipts
ASKET's Impact Receipts Measure Water Usage, CO2 Emissions & More
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Meditative Trash Campaigns
Hefty's Trash Time Out Provides Support During the Holiday Season
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collections
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Confident Smile Campaigns
Aquafresh's New Oral Health Campaign Boosts Children’s Dental Confidence
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Cancer Awareness CPG Packaging
This Unilever Pink Packaging Marks Breast Cancer Awareness
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Collaboration Mother's Day Campaigns
Jergens Skincare Partnered with Nicole Ari Parker and More
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Domestic Awareness Campaigns
IKEA Australia Presents the This is Not a Home Campaign
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
Eco-Conscious Music Tours
Billie Eilish’s Music Tour Sets the Bar for Sustainability
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Plastic-Free Laundry Challenges
The Tru Earth Plastic Free July Challenge Reduces Household Waste
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Ocean Purity Petitons
The Dirty Protest is a Petition Signed with Real Sewage
Stuttering Awareness Initiatives
The Canadian Stuttering Association & john st. Launch a Campaign
Satirical Eco Soaps
Greenwash Soap Parodies Claims Made by So-Called Green Brands
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
Ocean Plastic Cosmetic Packaging
LUSH and Prevented Ocean Plastic™ Partnered on New Packaging
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Musical Monsoon Billboards
Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea Made a Record-Breaking Interactive Billboard
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Adventurous Tourism Campaigns
Saudi Tourism Debuts its 'This Land is Calling' Campaign
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Heartwarming Holiday Car Ads
Toyota Debuts Three Ads During NBCUniversal’s Primetime Specials
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
IKEA's UNWELCOME HOME Doll House Brings Awareness
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Thoughtful Outdoor Brand Campaigns
Craghoppers Launches the Cool, Still Campaign for AW 2023
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Emissions-Minded Food Campaigns
This Meatless Farm Campaign Boasts Reduced Emissions
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Interactive Transparency Tracking Tools
World Animal Protection Canada Monitors Wildlife Incidents
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns
Pure Rush Soap's New Ad is a Fresh Take on Sustainable Branding
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Carbon-Conscious Oat Beverages
These Vegan Beverages for Kids Label Their Carbon Footprint
Natural Tresspassing Campaigns
Lush and Right to Roam Believe Nature Is For Everyone
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Waste Reduction Campaigns
Rhyme & Reason's #NoNewPlastic Encourages Small Daily Actions
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Ugly Lawn Water Conservation Initiatives
Shailene Woodley Asks Us to Embrace Ugly Dry Lawns
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Eco-Conscious Moisturizing Soaps
Every Man Jack Unveils its Sustainable Bar Soap Collection
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Awareness-Raising Apparel
The Hats for Hope Movement Introduces a Stylish Crewneck to Its Campaign
Leftover Sandwich Campaigns
The Hellmanns' 'Between 2 Slices' Campaign Tackles Food Waste
Awareness-Raising Poverty Campaigns
Oxfam Australia Debuts a Platform Called 'Unaccept Inequality'
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures
GREEN GRADS Features Roberta Schreyer's Dreamstones
Photographer-Honoring Stamp Collections
The United States Postal Service Honors Ansel Adams
Car Safety-Promoting PSAs
The Ad Council and NHTSA Have Launched a New Never Happens Campaign
Ocean Plastic Pot Capsules
Elho Introduces The Ocean Collection Made from Sustainable Materials
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Brand-Supported Advocacy Campaigns
Lush Advocacy Spotlights the Grassy Narrows Community
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Animal-Themed Affirmation Websites
Easy Affirm Uses Animals to Add an Emotional Aspect
Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools
IMPACT+ Has Debuted the Creative Optimizer Self-Service Tool
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Gen Z-Backed Eco Initiatives
The EPA Debuts a Youth Advisory Council to Address Climate Challenges
Turtles-Inspired Stamp Designs
The U.S. Postal Service Released Protect Sea Turtles Forever
Compassionate Dietary Choices Ads
DairyTruth.ca Launches #DairyFreeToronto Campaign
India-Based Senior Campaigns
The Alappuzha Social Justice Department Launches an Elderly Campaign