This collection of seed-centric innovations features some incredible eco inventions. The world of designers and innovators is seeing green with creations like seed-embedded packaging, biodegradable rain gear and virtual horticulture tutors. These seedy innovations encourage reusable items and more time outside in an attempt to clean up our planet.
Implications - Due to a rising demand for eco-conscious products, companies are being called to come up with new and innovative ways to incorporate environmental responsibility into their initiatives. The use of plantable materials in packaging and product manufacturing is a great way for any company to join to the eco movement, providing consumers with a tangible, easy-to-use method of helping the planet.
20 Seed-Centric Innovations

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Weeds As Biofuel
Low-Maintenance Jatropha

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Seed-Embedded Packaging
The Cardboard Life Box Will Grow a Tree When It's Chucked

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Fair Trade Bobbles
The Andean Jewelry Fall 2010 Collection Combines Metallic and Fabric
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Virtual Horticulture Tutors
The Sproutrobot Online Gardening Service Sends you Seeds on Time
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Medicine for the Earth
Earthine Pills
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Plantable Packaging
Spruce Trees Sprout from Pangea Organics Boxes
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Biodegradable Flower Pots
Graine De Pot
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Sustainable Skyscraper Farms
The Bio-Diversity Project Recycles Garbage into Edible Crops
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Plantable Gift Tags
Santa Claus Goes Green
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Seedy Candy Machines
Project GreenAid Encourages People to Plant Gardens
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Horticulture Matchbooks
Ignite Your Child's Green Thumb With the Matchstick Garden
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Letter Grows Into Flowers
Honda's Green Marketing
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Biodegradable Rain Gear
The Plantable Potato Raincoat is Educational & Eco-Friendly
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Ornamental Bird Feeders
'Thee Apple' by Thomas Stanley is a Christmas Ball Feeder Hybrid
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Faux Snack Foods
Ai Weiwei Uses 100 Million Porcelain Sunflower Seeds for His Art
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Plant Me Pet
The Toy that Grows into a Plant
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Garden Bon Bons
Seed Balls Clevery Disguised as Chocolates
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Plantable Planners
Botanical PaperWorks 2009 Eco Calendar For a Green Year
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Mix'N'Match Snacks
MixMyGranola Lets You PIck Your Favorite Ingredients
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Living Gift Boxes
Pangea Present Packaging Grows Into A Real Spruce Tree
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Sensei Farms' Leafy Green & Salad Mix Package Reduces Plastic by 90%
Gen-Alpha Targeted Packaging Designs
Gotham Greens Partners with Sesame Workshop to Promote Greens
Collaborative Limited-Edition Holiday Collections
Aveda & Altuzarra Partner for an Exciting Launch
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems
The Conceptual BalconyFarm POT Can Be Set Up Anywhere
Sustainable Back-to-School Capsules
Stonyfield Organic Unveils its Sweet Threads Collection
Seafood Waste Seed Packaging
'SEAD' Biodegradable Seed Pods are Made with Chitin
Nature-Inspired Home-Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy
Ultra-Sustainable Luggage Designs
Samsonite Debuts Two Limited-Edition Sustainable Luggage Designs
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Designer-Forward Blanket Collections
In2Green Collaborates with Well-Known Artists and Designers
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Circular Green Luggage Capsules
Samsonite Unveils a Luggage Line Made with Sustainable Materials
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
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
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging
This HUID Compostable Packaging Concept is Made with Onions
Seaweed Packaging Developments
PA Consulting and Searo Labs Unveils Seaweed-Based Products
Introducing the H2Ottoman
Designing for sustainability, one drop at a time.
Agricultural Living Sensor Technologies
InnerPlant is an Agricultural Biotechnology Platform
Organic Gradient Sunscreens
COOLA's Sunscreen Packaging Designs Convey Efficacy & Innovation
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
3D-Printable Packaging Pastes
Engineers from University of Washington Developed a Printable Paste
Design-Forward Countertop Herb Vases
Lettuce Grow Debuts the Counterstand and Expands Inn Costco
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Biodegradable Hemp-Based Packagings
Two Packaging Companies are Partnering to Reduce Plastics
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Plastic-Free Spread Packaging
This Flora Packaging is Made with Compressed Wet Paper Fibers
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Plastic-Free Supply Chains
Ericsson is Investing in Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Compost-Turned Paint Toolkits
A Team at Virginia Tech Developed the Sustainable Painting Art Kit
Bio-Based Beauty Packaging
Texen Group and Sulapac are Revolutionizing Beauty Packaging
Portable Minimal Smart Planters
A Team of Designers Create the Balconyfarm Planter
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Sustainable Retailer Packaging Updates
This Co-op Sustainable Packaging Initiative is Expansive
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Packs
Steeped Coffee Leads a Movement Against Non-Recyclable Pods
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Rainwater Multifunctional Planters
Junwoo Lim Designs the RAINDROP Planter and Umbrella Stand
Mycelium Leather Bags
The Myco Travel Pouch is Made from a Breakthrough Plant-Based Material
Plant-Based Contemporary Lamps
Maju Designs the Lily Lamp with Biodegradable Materials
Food Waste Bioplastics Factories
Agrorenew is Transforming Watermelon Waste into Bioplastics
Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture
A Group of Design Students in Sweden Created the Chia-Chair
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Sustainable Pet Food Pouches
American Packaging Corporation Unveils a New Sustainable Solution
Waste-Transformed Biomaterials
Laura Bordini's By Osmosis Project Explores Product Waste
Bio-Based Compact Housing
Woonpioniers Designs the Sustainable Sprout Ruben & Marjolein House
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines
Burberry x Highgrove Mix Fashion & Environmental Stewardship
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives
Sadot Group Inc. Announced the 'Outgrower' Initaitive
3-in-1 Meal Packaging Solutions
Coveris Debuts Hot-to-Go Packs with Eco-Friendly Design Practices
Vibrant Organic Product Branding
Fruit Bliss Introduces Its First Packaging Redesign in Ten Years
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
Tech-Rich Gardening Facilities
This Soli Organic Vertical Farm is Expansive and Ultra-Advanced
Collaborative Upcycled Collections
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Works with Toyota for Upcycled Goods
Gen Z-Focused Packaging Enhancements
Free The Birds Designed BareMinerals' Serum Packaging
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Botanically Inspired Food Flavors
The Flavorchem Bloom Collection is Optimized for Food and Drinks
Eco-Friendly Hummus Products
Lantana Foods Introduced New Packaging and Flavor Varieties
Bark-Based Packaging Technology
Bpacks is a Biodegradable Packaging Startups with a New Solution
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Alternative Cultured Cheeses
Seeductive Foods Uses Regenerative & Upcycled Ingredients
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Garden-Inspired Functional Seed Boxes
Atelier Matic Debuts Possibilities from a Small Garden
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Self-Watering Compact Planters
House of Thol Presents the Streamlined Patella Crecenda Planter
AI-Powered Cooking Oil Apps
Sunny and Appetite Creative Partnered on Connected Packaging
Zero-Waste Seedling Pots
The 'Bough Pot' by Jacob Boyd Can Be Planted Directly into Soil
Edible Seaweed-Based Packaging
Handtmann Has Launched the Pioneering ConProSachet System
Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies
Emerald Ecovations Partners with Octoen
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Sustainable Zero Waste Initiatives
LILYSILK is Unveiling a Series of New Zero Waste Initiatives
Hempcrete-Crafted Sustainable Workspaces
Commonbond Architects Designs the Gardenhide Studio
Sustainability-Focused Adventure Gear
Sympl Aims to Revolutionize Adventure Gear Design
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Ready-to-Pick Microgreen Varieties
Bioplants Introduces Its Inouï Microgreen Range in Supermarkets
Tree-Free Sustainable Packaging
Craste Uses Crop Residue to Create Eco-Friendly Packaging
Modern Health-Conscious Product Deevlopment
Hain Celestial Opened Its Innovation Experience Center
Celebratory Plant-Based Bag Designs
Yoshida & Co. and Porter Launch the New PORTER Tanker Series
Sustainability-Focused Cultivated Meat Partnerships
Meatable Announces Its Plans to Collaborate
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Sustainable Decomposing Containers
Rootmaker's BioPot is an Eco-Friendly Vessel for Plant Growth
Farmer-Backed Eco-Friendly Bedding
Coyuchi Uses Climate Beneficial Renegerative Cotton for Bedding
In-Game Tree-Planting Initatives
Dots.eco & Candivore Debut an Eco Initiative for Match Masters
Playful Artist-Designed Skincare
The Isle Adventure by Innisfree Tells the Story of Ingredients
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Adaptable Plastic Alternatives
2M Group is Unveiling a Plastic Alternative for the Supply Chain
Farmer-Supporting Merch Ranges
This sweetgreen Merch Benefits the National Young Farmers Coalition
Infused Tequila Recipes
21 Seeds Showcases Two New Recipes That Utilize its Infused Tequilas
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Nourishing Seed Blends
PlantChi's Superseed Blends Add a Plant-Powered Boost to Meals
Growth-Stimulating Electronic Soils
This 'eSoil' Could Help Plants Achieve Faster Growth
Eco-Friendly Whimsical Textile Collections
Pallas Textiles Creates the Sustainable Reve Collection
Spring-Ready Outdoor Apparel
Earth\Studies Launches a New Performance Articles Capsule
Dynamic Carrot Collections
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Unveils Sustainable Packaging for Three Products
Transparent Bean Bag Furniture
Shayan Ramesht Designs a Sustainable Bean Bag Structure
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Healthy Soil Cultivations
Carbon Sponge Educates Gardeners About Soil Testing and Storage
Sustainable Pop Album Packaging
Billie Eilish is Releasing an Eco-Friendly Album Design
Baked Good Seed Ranges
EHL Ingredients Introduced Five Seed Blends for Manufacturers
Tree Sap-Binding Timber Furniture
Earth to People Introduces Salvage and Sap Collection
Festive Plantable Pencils
SproutWorld Debuts Festive Love Plantable Pencil Eight-pack Edition
Tabletop Seed Shakers
Munchy Seeds Need Seeds Tabletop Shakers Add in Nutrients
Versatile Plant-Growing Incubators
Warp Core Lets You Grow Exotic Plants Anywhere
Weed Management Systems
University of Copenhagen Scientists Propose Crop Pigmentation
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Circular Outerwear Models
Templa's Biodegradable Down Jacket was Made with Allied Feather & Down
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs
Sara Martinsen Designs the Rooted Potential Pavilion Using Plants
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Regulated Sustainability Solutions
FoodChain ID Unveils a Suite of Solutions for Sustainable CPG
Climate-Conscious Cocktails
Fura's Journal of Future Foods Menu Explores Specific Ingredients
Sustainable Vertically Grown Lettuce
Coop Debuts a Vertically Farmed Lettuce with Compostable Bags
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Agricultural Soil Insights
Biome Makers Introduces the BeCrop Farm Platform for Farm Productivity
Seed-Coating Farming Tools
East-West Seed Debuts the Nutrishield+ Technology for Filipino Farmers
Convenience-Focused Salad Jars
Gardencup Has Debuted the Garden Harvest Salad for a Limited Time
Human-First Incubators
The With Life Cultivator Grow Organizations with a People-Centered Approach