Polar bears have quickly become synonymous with environmental awareness and global warming, thanks to a handful of the innovations below.
Polar bears are the world’s largest land-roaming predator, but are facing extinction primarily due to global warming. Melting snow caps make it increasingly difficult for polar bears to hunt the seals that comprise the majority of their diet; environmental awareness groups have used this rapidly-deteriorating habitat as one of the primary examples to inspire change.
Check out some of the ways polar bears have become such symbols of environmental awareness below.
14 Viral Polar Bear Innovations

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Kill Knut
Online Video Game Rebels Against Lovable Polar Bear

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Skinned Polar Bears for Global Warming
Visceral Friends of the Earth PSA

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Celebrity Polar Bear
Knut TV, Photo Shoots and Podcasts
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Death Threats for Animals
Celebrity Polar Bear 'Knut' Threatened
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Imposter Animal Fur Decor
Sheepskin Polar Bear Rug
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Global Warming Gadgets
Eco-Awareness Drain Stop Features Polar Bears Adrift On Ice
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Polar Book
Joe Bookshelf
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Adopting Polar Bears
WWF Encourages Helping Animals at Christmas
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Home Eco Awareness
'Global Warming' Polar Bear Rug
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Green Polar Bears
What is Happening at the Japanese Zoo?
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Protecting Polar Bears
Officially Listed As Endangered
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Life Preservers for Animals
ADDI Polar Bear Floaties
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Lesbian Breeding Attempts
Scientists Try To Mate Same Sex Polar Bears
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Capitalizing on Animal Fame
Knut the Polar Bear is the Latest Victim of Celebrity Betrayal
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Filip Pągowski & Völkl Skis Merge Performance with Artistry
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Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Business-Focused Environmental Responsibility Tools
WildSight Targets Corporate Leaders
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Canada Goose is Embracing the Spirit of the Lunar New Year
Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Unveils a New Super Mario Collection with Accessories
Nature-Inspired Home-Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy
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adidas Introduces its GORE-TEX Gazelle for the Season Ahead
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Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
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In2Green Collaborates with Well-Known Artists and Designers
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Global Explorer Helps Users Discover and Dive Deeper into Topics
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
Tactical Natural Clothing Collections
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The Ralph Lauren × Revolution & The Rake Snow Beach Bear Watch is Stylish
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Recordable Otter Toys
Slumberkins' Otter Helps Kids Feel Connected to Love Ones No Matter How Far
Modular Wildlife Habitats
Wonder Blocks Creates a Thriving Ecosystem for Plants, Insects & More
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collections
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Culturally Influenced Summer Garments
Arc'teryx Highlights Indigenous Culture with 'Walk Gently'
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Adaptable Outdoor Clothing Initiatives
Berghaus Has Launched Its Berghaus Adapts Program
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
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Unconventional Icy Fragrances
Zoologist Penguin Invigorates with Notes of Antarctic Air & Ice
Fashion Industry Greenwashing Reports
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Sandy Hook Promise Turns a Childhood Symbol Into a Call for Action
Global Runner-Inspired Campaigns
PUMA Introduced its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Posh Plant-Based Sunglasses
The Walden Pilot Sunglasses are Stylish Yet Protective
Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Oakley's Born to Rewild Line Features Plantaris Eyewear
Valentine's Day-Themed Footwear Campaigns
BEARPAW Launched Its Cozy Valentine’s Lookbook
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
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
Panda-Inspired Retro Car Conepts
Fiat's New City Car Concept is Dubbed the Mega-Panda
Rewarding Recycling Initiatives
Patagonia's Worn Wear Recycling Program Helps Eliminate Waste
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
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Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Ultra-Stylish Collaborative Goggle Collections
The Moose Knuckles x Bollé Collaboration is Chic
Hockey-Branded Outdoor Collections
The Moose Knuckles x NHL Capsule Will Appeal to Sports Fans
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Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Cartoon Bear Eyewear Capsules
CAMP's Smokey Bear Eyewear Collection Celebrates 80 Years
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Nature-Inspired Boot Collections
Baffin Introduces Sea Green Colorway Across Performance Footwear
Shopping Basket Voting Systems
WWF Japan Engages Shoppers on Sustainability in a Novel Way
Charity Organization Rebrands
Humane World for Animals Launches a Powerful Campaign
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
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
Refrigerated Wet Food Feeders
Petlibro's Polar Wet Food Feeder Maintains Optimal Freshness
Ecosystem Restoration Platforms
Green Wedge Helps You Reduce Carbon Footprint Through Restoration
Unisex Eco-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's Recycled Polar Fleece Pullover Comes in 3 Colors
Adventure-Focused Eyewear Designs
The Camp Glacier Eyewear is Stylish and Versatile
Insect Protein-Fed Trout
Finnish Brands Introduce Trout Products Made with Insect Proteins
Compostable Film Packaging
The Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company Adopted Futamura's NatureFlex Film
Outdoor Adventure-Inspired Footwear Campaigns
Baffin Launches the Path We Walk Campaign
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Collaborative Kenyan-Inspired Capsules
Canada Goose Introduced the 'Powerful Voices Collections'
Extreme Environment Hat Designs
The Vollebak Planet Earth Hat V2 is Technically Tactical
Ruggedized Electric UTVs
This UTV Offers Eco-Friendly Yet Hyper-Efficient Performance
Collaborative Soup Branded Outerwear
Campbell’s x Parks Project Winter Warmth Collection is Cozy
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Animal Welfare Initiatives
Max Mara Fashion Group Announced its Commitment to be Fur-Free
Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Digital Billboards
LG Electronics Expands Its Endangered Species Series
Unique Pre-Pollution Fragrances
O Boticário Address Its Eco Concerns with the Extinct Fragrance
AI-Powered Teddy Bear Concepts
Onurhan Demir Develops the TED-I Concept Using AI
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Canadian-Inspired Winter Boot Designs
Baffin Introduces the New BOBCAYGEON Winter Boot
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Scandinavian-Inspired Winter Jackets
Scandinavian Edition Jackets are Stylish and Eco-Conscious
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Twrl Milk Tea Launches the New 'Inclusivi-tea' Can Design
Country-Wide Cosmetic Chemical Bans
New Zealand is the First Country to Ban PFAS from Cosmetics
Haunting Glacial Fragrances
Jöklalykt is an Ode to Disappearing Icelandic Glaciers
Savory Bear-Shaped Potato Snacks
Pom-Bear Snacks Introduced New Flavors and Branding
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Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
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Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
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Fahlo Fuses Playful Technology and Wildlife Conservation
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Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
Sustainable Coffee Ventures
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Creative Promotional Gifts
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