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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Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Unveils a New Super Mario Collection with Accessories
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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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Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
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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
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Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
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The North Face HMLYN Baltoro Jacket Revives a Classic Style
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The Ralph Lauren × Revolution & The Rake Snow Beach Bear Watch is Stylish
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WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
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Volkswagen Canada Lauched a Pollution-Eating Mural in Toronto
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Bearaby Warmables are Ready to Be Heated in the Microwave
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Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
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Culturally Influenced Summer Garments
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Bouncy Plush Collectibles
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Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
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Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
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Igloo Coolers Expanded Its 'Peanuts Take Care of the Earth' Collection
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Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Oakley's Born to Rewild Line Features Plantaris Eyewear
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Climate-Conscious Milk Brands
Arla Foods Announced the Launch of Arla Æ.KT in Germany
Interactive Holiday Plush Toys
The Bearlieve Bear is the First Interactive Build-A-Bear Friend
Posh Plant-Based Sunglasses
The Walden Pilot Sunglasses are Stylish Yet Protective
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Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers
The Iconic BEARBRICK Collectible Toy is Now a Functional Speaker
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Rewarding Recycling Initiatives
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Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
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Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Modern Parenting Solutions
KeaBabies is Sustainable Solutions for Modern Parenting Challenges
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Polluted Air-Created Pencils
Wunderman Thompson & Otrivin Create the Pollution Capture Pencils
Photography Brand Speaker Ranges
The Polaroid Bluetooth Speakers are Powerful and Stylish
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Cartoon Bear Eyewear Capsules
CAMP's Smokey Bear Eyewear Collection Celebrates 80 Years
Climate-Positive Outdoor Apparel
Askov Finlayson Launches North Swimwear for Earth Month
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Outdoor Adventure-Inspired Footwear Campaigns
Baffin Launches the Path We Walk Campaign
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
Collaborative Outdoor Gorp Apparel
The North Face and Online Ceramics Work on a Capsule
Refrigerated Wet Food Feeders
Petlibro's Polar Wet Food Feeder Maintains Optimal Freshness
Unisex Eco-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's Recycled Polar Fleece Pullover Comes in 3 Colors
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Adventure-Focused Eyewear Designs
The Camp Glacier Eyewear is Stylish and Versatile
Compostable Film Packaging
The Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company Adopted Futamura's NatureFlex Film
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Festive Bear-Adorned Timepieces
The Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Watches Come in Two Styles
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
Unique Pre-Pollution Fragrances
O Boticário Address Its Eco Concerns with the Extinct Fragrance
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
Sustainable Sports Waxes
YEW! Emphasizes Sustainability and Performance in Its Sports Wax
Endangered Animal-Saving Capsules
Reigning Champ x Face Oka Earth Day Pack Arrive for Earth Month
Inclusive Bear-Focused Can Designs
Twrl Milk Tea Launches the New 'Inclusivi-tea' Can Design
Country-Wide Cosmetic Chemical Bans
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Haunting Glacial Fragrances
Jöklalykt is an Ode to Disappearing Icelandic Glaciers
Savory Bear-Shaped Potato Snacks
Pom-Bear Snacks Introduced New Flavors and Branding
Recycled Plastic Puffer Jackets
The FUTUREPUFFER SIGNATURE Won a PETA Vegan Fashion Award
Outdoor Ecosystem Campaigns
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Rose Boreal's Pioneers Line Blends Functionality with Style
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Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
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