Sometimes we all need a little reminder about being more eco-friendly and sustainable in our lives, which is why these clever environmentally focused campaigns are here to help us remember how devastating pollution and waste can be.
While hearing about the environmental impact of pollution might not completely resonate with every individual, seeing the possible horrendous aftermath of plastic waste on print ads can often serve to create a more significant lasting impression. These environmental campaigns are providing a practical source for environmental awareness, showcasing not only the types of devastating outcomes but also the possible solutions to eliminating the problem.
From lively litter campaigns to recycling ads that encourage global participation, these environmentally focused ads are catching people's attention with its striking and influential messages.
22 Environmentally Focused Campaigns

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Packaged Ocean Trash Campaigns
The 'Catch of the Day' Campaign Displays Debris Like Food

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Street Life Awareness Campaigns
Jan Moucha's Subversive Homelessness Posters
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Eco Fuel Guage Ads
The Ford Mondeo Campaign Addresses Important Issues in a Modern Way
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Polar Bear Shockvertising
The Plane Stupid Polar Bear Ad is Disturbingly Graphic
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Plastic-Infused Surfing Ads
These Anti-Pollution Ads for Surfrider Throw Plastic in Surfers' Faces
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Fighting Public Space Pollution
The Guerrilla 'Pop Down Project' Marks Unwanted Ads
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Surfer Graveyard Ads
Increase Water Awareness with the Protect Our Waves Campaign
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Dictatorial Trash Ads
A Campaign for 'Let's Do It Ukraine!' Imbues Trash with Evil
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Trashy Burger Ads
The Heal the Bay Campaign by RLR Advertising Urges People to Recycle
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Whale-Sized Recycle Ads
New Eco Advertisement for 'Rise Above Plastics'
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Lively Litter Campaigns
The 'One Beach' Trash Mosaic Promotes Turning Garbage into Gold
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Eco-Friendly Metal Ads
The Outokumpu Duplex Stainless Steel Campaign Backs Sustainable Materials
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Sustainable Soda Campaigns
The Fukien Tea Plant Billboard was Created by Coca-Cola and WWF
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Recyclable Roadster Ads
The New Volkswagen Polo is Made of 95% Reused Materials
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Canned Garbage Ads
The Ondazul NGO Campaign Discourages People from Littering in the Ocean
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Cash for Curbside Trash
Recyclebank Encourages Recycling with Rewards for Rubbish
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Hopscotch Trash Can Campaigns
Lucerne, Switzerland Gets Cleaned Up in a Playful Manner
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Plastic Waste Invasion Ads
The Surfrider Foundation Showcases the Effects of Pollution
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Clean Air Campaigns
The Shell 'Kite' Commercial Shows the Oil Company's Greener Innitiatives
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Bicycle-Driven Billboards
'I Pedal Ads' are Eco-Friendly Promotion Deliveries
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Eco Crusader Campaigns
Greenpeace’s Eco Commercial is Sure to Cause Quite the Controversy
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Environmentally Aware Advertising
PRASA Calls Attention to the Dangers of Deforestation
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Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
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
Adventurer-Backed Sustainable Watches
Luminox and Bear Grylls Design an Ocean Plastic Watch
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
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
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
Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
Sure's Out-of-Home Campaigns Invites Passersby to Take a Whiff
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Circular Eco-Friendly Minimal Lamps
Enkei Introduces the Sustainable Reminder (001) Lamp
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Collaborative Recycling Initiatives
National Mall Introduces a Comprehensive Recycling Program
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Collossal Crocodile Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Play Big' Campaign Features Artists and Athletes
Recycled Private Label Packaging
ALDI Introduced Recycled Plastic Bottles for Water and Soda
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
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
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens
Sunly's SPF Sticks are Packaged in Biodegradable Cardboard Tubes
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collections
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Meditative Trash Campaigns
Hefty's Trash Time Out Provides Support During the Holiday Season
Ocean Waste-Made Textiles
Duvaltex Recently Debuted the Ocean Waste CLEAN IMPACT TEXTILES
Plastic Reduction Concierges
The SodaStream Sustainability Concierge Helps to Cut Waste
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottled Waters
NEO WTR Comes in a 100% Prevent Ocean Plastic Bottle
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaners
Cleancult is Cutting 90% of Single-Use Plastic
Waste-Minimizing Household Cleaners
The Grove Co. Spring Collection Has a Special Launch Partner
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Confident Smile Campaigns
Aquafresh's New Oral Health Campaign Boosts Children’s Dental Confidence
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Global Runner-Inspired Campaigns
PUMA Introduced its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Back-to-School Recycling Challenges
Takis and TerraCycle Teamed Up to Reward Recyclers
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Recycled Diaper Packaging
Kimberly-Clark Collaborates with Amcor on a Sustainability Solution
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Low-Plastic Seafood Packaging
This Sainsbury’s Packaging Update Reduces Plastic Use
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
PZ Cussons Taps Terracycle to Create Refillable Packaging
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Plastic-Negative Beauty Brands
AORA MÉXICO Launched a Buy 1, Remove 9X the Plastic Initiative
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
Reduced Packaging Drink Ranges
The 7-Eleven 7-Select Replenish Range Features a New Bottle Design
Shopping Basket Voting Systems
WWF Japan Engages Shoppers on Sustainability in a Novel Way
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Anti-Water Waste Cleaning Campaigns
The Ecover 'Waste No Space' Campaign Encourages Conservation
Eco-Friendly Alt Milk Packaging
Califia Farms Packaging Now Features 100% Recycled Plastic
Aluminum-Packaged Hand Soaps
Grove Co. Debuted New Branding and Packaging
Plastic-Free Laundry Challenges
The Tru Earth Plastic Free July Challenge Reduces Household Waste
Sustainably Minded Denim Brands
Yoga Jeans Highlights Its Dedication to the Environment
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
Sustainable Music Festival Campaigns
Decathlon's No Tent Left Behind is Environmentally Conscious
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
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
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
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Manatee-Spotlighting 3D Billboard Displays
LG Electronics USA Highlights the West Indian Manatee
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Eco-Friendly Cracker Packaging
Jacob’s Crackers Selection Now Comes in Boxes with Reduced Plastic
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Emissions-Minded Food Campaigns
This Meatless Farm Campaign Boasts Reduced Emissions
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
Sustainable Toilet Blocks
Harpic Launches Self-Sticking Toilet Blocks to Reduce Plastic Waste
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Miniature Household Cleaners
The 5% Collection by Grove Co. Shares an Important Recycling Reminder
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
Complimentary Reusable Cups
A&W Canada Celebrates World Environment Day with a Promotion
Sustainable Zero Waste Initiatives
LILYSILK is Unveiling a Series of New Zero Waste Initiatives
Shea Butter-Infused Lip Treatments
Kinfield's Lip Rescue Moisturizing Lip Treatment is Recyclable
Plastic-Cutting Retail Initiatives
Amazon is Cutting Its Plastic Use in North America
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Sustainable Disposing Initiatives
The Perfume Shop Has Updated Its Recycling System
Sustainable Ocean-Made Bottles
NEO WTR Launches the New 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic Bottles
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
Recycled Own-Brand Product Packaging
ALDI Washing Up Liquid is Now Packaged in rPET Bottles
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
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Revamped Packaging Brand Websites
Macpac's New Website Highlights its Sustainability Efforts
Sustainably Packaged Cleaning Products
Windex Offers a Multi-Surface Cleaner with Vinegar
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Pet Product Takeback Services
PetSmart Unveils the New Sustainable Pet Product Takeback Programs
Sustainable Pop Album Packaging
Billie Eilish is Releasing an Eco-Friendly Album Design
Leftover Sandwich Campaigns
The Hellmanns' 'Between 2 Slices' Campaign Tackles Food Waste
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Sustainable Idol-Finding Apps
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Unveils a New Ganesha App
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools
IMPACT+ Has Debuted the Creative Optimizer Self-Service Tool
Eco-Friendly Mobile Networks
Meaningful Planet Lets You Support Nature with Every Mobile Contract