From recycled linen programs to kitchen scrap cocktails, the November 2017 eco trends demonstrate that upcycling remains popular among brands and conscious consumers.
When it comes to brands that are using upcycling to create new products, Veerah is an industry pioneer. Instead of using traditional textiles, the brand makes gorgeous vegan leather shoes out of the fibers extracted from leftover apple peels. Another brand changing the textile game is Coyuchi, with its subscription program that involves recycling old linens to make brand new ones.
Of course, it is not just brands that are using upcycling to establish a more sustainable business model. Indeed, the November 2017 eco trends reveal that consumers are also making an effort to cut down on waste by repurposing old products. For instance, kitchen scraps are now being saved in order to make creative and tasty cocktail creations.
Top 65 Eco Ideas in November
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Zero Waste Food Packaging
Evoware's Biodegradable and Edible Packaging is Made Out of Seaweed
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Deliverable Pre-Fab Homes
MODS International Partnered with Amazon to Offer Pre-Fab Homes Online
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Organic Hemp Underwear
The 'WAMA' Underwear is Breathable and Naturally Antimicrobial
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Highly Portable Folding eBikes
The 'G-Bike' is the World's First Carry-on eBike
61
Batteryless Electric Toothbrushes
Goodwell + Co.'s 'Be.' Features No Plug-Ins or Batteries
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Simplistic Eco-Friendly Egg Cartons
Tanvi Chaurasia Created the 'Happy Hatch' Packaging Design
59
Eco Workout Equipment
Ecowellness Specializes in Eco-Friendly Fitness Equipment for Home Use
58
Modular Backyard Planters
Meiluisa's 'Bilberry Pads' Help Make Nature More Accessible
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Pipe-Like Hanging Planters
An Indoor Floating Garden Lets Greenery Contribute to the Architecture
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Fishless Aquarium Attractions
National Geographic's Encounter: Ocean Odyssey is Cruelty-Free
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Wrapper-Free Shopping Systems
MIWA is a Food Packaging System that Discourages Food Waste
54
Fungal DIY Lamp Kits
The 'Grow It Yourself' Lamp Kit Lets Users Make a Mushroom Lamp Shade
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Bird-Based City Cleaning Initiatives
The 'Crow Bar' Teaches Crows to Clean Up Cigarette Butts
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Upcycled Organizational Storage
Arup's 'GOLDBORNE' Range Was Made from Repurposed Milk Bottles
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Colorful Rattan Bow Ties
Racso J's Unique Accessories Allow Wearers to Express Their Personalities
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Recycled Plastic Bottle Furniture
The 'Nook' PET Felt Chair is Made from Upcycled Materials
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Unfurlable Solar Panel Systems
The Rapid Roll Solar PV Design Allows Flexible Panel Installation
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Store-Based Living Plant Walls
Innisfree's Union Square Location Houses 10,000 Types of Plants
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WiFi-Enabled Solar Benches
The Mmcité1 'Woody' Bench Has Charging Capabilities and More
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Dairy-Free Milk Deliveries
'Mylkman' Delivers Plant-Based Alternatives in Reusable Glass Bottles
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Hybrid Carbon Fiber Vehicles
The Polestar 1 Offers 93 Miles of Range Per Charge
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Pedal-Controlled Electric Motorcycles
The Gulas Pi1 Motorcycle Accelerates Based on Pedaling
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Bee Health Protection Systems
The Bee Hospital Offers Solace to Prevent Colony Collapse
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Lead-Free Statement Jewelry
Foxy Originals' Fall/Winter 2017 Collection is Chic and Eco-Friendly
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Tech-Fueled Waterfront Redesigns
Toronto's Waterfront is Undergoing a Google-Sponsored Redesign
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Plant-Based Hammock Installations
'Naturalise' is a Swinging Hammock Made of Soil-Less Plants
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Minimal Eco-Friendly Eyewear
Neubau Eyewear's Fall/Winter Collection is Both Modern and Timeless
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Designer-Endorsed Consignment
Stella McCartney and The RealReal are Selling Designer Labels
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Manure-Powered Horse Shows
Horse Manure and Used Bedding Can Be Used to Generate Electricity
36
Sunken Ship Art Installations
The BVI Art Reef Project Promotes Ocean Life and Exploration
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Ethical Imitation Shrimp
New Wave Foods Creates 100% Plant-Based Shrimp
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Rooftop Grocer Gardens
The Grocery Store IGA Has Introduced a Rooftop Garden
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Renewable Ice-Powered Lamps
The 'Frost Light' is an LED Lamp Powered by Melting Ice
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Kitchen Scrap Cocktails
XYST Serves Cocktails Made with Repurposed Ingredients
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Customized Solar Panels
Sistine Solar's Rooftop Panels are Tailored to Match One's Home
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Electricity-Free Solar Lights
The 'Solatube' Solar Lighting Reflects Sunlight into Any Space
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Children's Wool Sneakers
Smallbirds Designs Wool Sneakers for Children Ages Two to Four
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Sustainable Merino Wool Suits
Good Wool's Suits are Made Using Environmentally Friendly Practices
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Returnable Coffee Cup Systems
Cup Club Lets You Return Reusable Coffee Cups and Lids to Any Cafe
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Zero Waste Mezcal Distilleries
This Liquor Company is Making Mezcal Production More Sustainable
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Methane-Made Biodegradable Clothing
Startup Mango Materials is Developing Biodegradable Fibers
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Retooled Front-Wheel Bicycles
'BellCycles' Introduces a Completely Reinvented Bicycle
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Sustainable Digital Micro-Grocers
Farmstead's AI Calculates and Predicts Orders to Reduce Waste
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Battery-Propelled Airplanes
EasyJet and Wright Electric are Working On Electric-Powered Aircraft
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Energy-Detecting Smart Meters
The Smart Meter Relays What Devices are Using the Most Power
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Apple Leather Heels
Veerah's Vegan Leather Shoes are Made with Fibers Extracted from Apple Peels
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Upcycled Pulp Burgers
Pressed Juicery and Mendocino Farms Make Vegetable Patties from Juice Pulp
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Kinetic Lunch Trucks
Shell Created an Eco Food Truck That Converts Footsteps into Energy
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Paper-Paved Bike Highways
This Bike Highway in the Netherlands is Paved with Toilet Paper
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Range-Roving Electric Vans
The Nissan e-NV200 Offers Expanded Range In a Zero Emissions Package
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Sleek Tandem Bicycles
Handsome Pillion is Designing Sophisticated Two-Seated Bikes
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Eco-Friendly Wastewater Biofuels
Waste From Olive Oil Production Can Be Recycled Into Fertilizer
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Upcycled Coastal Holiday Decorations
The Town of La Oliva Has Turned Waste into Decorations
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Recycled Linen Programs
Coyuchi's Subscription Program Focuses on Sustainability and Textile Waste
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Mass Car-Charging Stations
Tesla's Supercharger Station Can Accommodate 50 Vehicles
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Earthquake-Resistant Building Materials
The Eco-Friendly Ductile Cementitious Composite is Sturdy
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Awareness-Raising Honey Gins
Warner Edwards' 'Honeybee Gin' Supports Bee Populations
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Eco Dishwashing Bottles
The Fairy Ocean Plastic Bottle is Made with All Recycled and Ocean Plastic
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Mobile Solar-Paneled Music Halls
'La Seine Musicale' Features a Moving Solar Panel Tail
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Lab-Grown Leather Products
'Modern Meadow' Sells Bioengineered Leather Clothing and Textiles
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Trailblazing Electric Race Cars
The Audi FE04 Features All-New Powertrain and Design Elements
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Concentrated Cleaner Concepts
Mirjam de Bruijn's 'Twenty' Imagines the Removal of Water Content
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Branded Conservation Commercials
Patagonia's 1st Ever TV Ad Spot Called for Protected Public Lands
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Recycled Baby Clothing
Vigga Creates a Circular Economy for Baby and Maternity Clothes
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Urban Car-Free Initiatives
Paris' Third Annual Temporary Car Ban Lasted from 11am to 6pm
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Model-Backed Carrying Capsules
Catriona Gray Unveils Her Very Own Sustainable Bag Collection
Biodegradable Womenswear Blazers
Lotta Ludwigson's ALVA Blazer Applies Cradle-to-Cradle Design
Luxe Recycled Leather Luggage
The Porsche Design Urban Eco Collection RL Line is Sustainable
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
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
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Eco-Friendly Restaurant Cups
Sulapac Partnered with Burger King in Finland for Biobased Cups
Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Fall-Inspired Home Cleaning Collections
Grove Co. Debuts Its Limited-Edition Traditions Aglow Line
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Compostable Fragrance Caps
EAUSO VERT Created Industry-First Sustainable Fragrance Packaging
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
E-Commerce Recycling Programs
GUESS Launched GUESS Again in Partnership with SuperCircle
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Fully Circular Fashion Brands
Reformation Aims to be 100% Circular by 2030 with 'RefRecycling'
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaners
Cleancult is Cutting 90% of Single-Use Plastic
Electric Food Recyclers
The FoodCycler Eco 3 Turns Food Scraps into an Odor-Free By-Product
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines
Cloveify Wearables Launches its New Sustainable Clothing Line
Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
JDE Peet's is Rolling Out Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Eco-Friendly Spirit Packaging
Diageo and EcoSpirits Partnered on New Circular Packaging
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Textiles-to-Textiles Recycling
Jack Wolfskin Revolutionizes Apparel with Textiles Recycling
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Upcycled Denim Collections
The Latest Wrangler Reborn Collection Celebrates Circularity
Chopstick-Crafted Homeware
RENEW by TRINITY Makes Artisan Designs from Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Upcycled Bathroom Essentials
MaisoNovo's Modern Products Promote a New Way of Living
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Sustainable Bamboo Home Goods
Ettitude Uses Bamboo Lyocell to Create Sustainable Home Products
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Ethical Premium Bedding
Linen Reform is Revolutionizing the Home Textile Market
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Recyclable Lightweight Wine Bottles
Ron Rubin Brands Unveils its 100% Recyclable Wine Bottle
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
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
Sustainable Luxury Hotels
Hotel Juana's Sustainable Transformation: Upcycling Luxury in Antibes
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
Aegg Introduces Two New Wine Bottle Designs at Imbibe Live
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Sustainable Laundry Packaging
Ecover Launches the Laundry Capsules with Eco-Friendly Packaging
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Bio-Based Eco-Minded Swimwear
Reformation's New Ref Swim Line Utilizes ECONYL Nylon and EVO
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Intuitive Countertop Composters
The Vego Kitchen Composter Enhances Home Gardening
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Sustainable Turkish Textile Initiatives
ILO Turkiye and Ekodoku Aim to Boost Eco-Friendly Textiles
Post-Consumer Recycled Bottles
Sustainaholics Released a Line of Aluminum-Bottled Spirits
Upcycled Summery Apparel
Grey Goose & Frankie Collective Teamed Up on an Upcycled Drop
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Sustainable Zero Waste Initiatives
LILYSILK is Unveiling a Series of New Zero Waste Initiatives
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Tree-Free Sustainable Packaging
Craste Uses Crop Residue to Create Eco-Friendly Packaging
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Eco-Friendly Paper Towels
Bravo's Paper Towels are Made from 90% Recycled Materials
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Eco-Conscious Product Lines
Birla Cellulose Designs a Sustainable Apparel Line with Ka-Sha
Eco-Minded Leather Variants
Tata International's New Eco-Friendly Leather Hopes to Spark Change
Recycling Fashion Promotions
&OR Partnered with SuperCircle for Global Recycling Day in November
Expanded Denim Recycling Programs
Anthropologie Customers Can Turn In Worn Denim to be Repurposed
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Sustainably Wrapped Gin Bottles
Lind & Lime Gin Launched Reusable Organic Cotton Gift Wrap
Environmentally Friendly Joint Furniture
FLOR and ECONYL Join Forces on a New Collection
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Recycled Carbon-Made Jackets
lululemon Unveils a Jacket Made Partially from Captured Carbon
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Eco Hospitality Towels
The Still Water Linens Turkish Towels Line Provides Sustainable Luxury
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Eco-Friendly Paper Towels
Co-op Honest Value 100% Recycled Kitchen Towel is Eco-Focused
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Clog Takeback Programs
Crocs Introduces Innovative Retail Takeback Program for Sustainability
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Sustainable Service Industry Toolkits
RECOUP Has Launched a New 'Bring it Back' Toolkit with PECT
Eco-Minded Bridal Styles
Eastman and Reformation Unveil a New Sustainable Bridal Capsule
Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel
iClothing Unveils its Bold and Eco-Friendly Sugarhill Collection
Summer-Ready Organic Apparel
Priyankara Launches a Sustainable Organic Cotton Collection