From bamboo-based keyboards to single-use paper plates and flatpack chair collections, the September 2017 eco design ideas challenge objects that consumers have come to appreciate to become even more sustainable.
Some of the other inventive eco designs introduce add-ons like the Mason Jar Watering Spout, which make it possible for consumers with a collection of Mason jar containers to easily water their plants without having to invest in a dedicated watering can that will only occupy space within the home. Multi-purpose items and attachments like these are top-of-mind to consumers who inhabit small-scale urban dwellings and are passionate about value and sustainability.
Across multiple industries, designers are incorporating natural elements into everything from sneakers and seating designs to lighting systems, offering a tangible way for tech-savvy individuals to root themselves back into the natural world.
Top 35 Eco Design Ideas in September

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Minimalist Oasis Homes
The Courtyard House by Robson Rak Architects Boasts Stark Details

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Mini Car Brand Homes
The Tesla Tiny House Can be Towed by the Brand's Vehicles
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Modular Floating Cabins
The DD16 Floating Cabin Blends Modern Design with Functionality
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Sea Life Inspired Lights
These Coral Lamps Emulate the Spectacular Asymmetries of Reef Formations
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Delicate Insect Flower Sculptures
This Artist Turns a Childhood Fascination Into Art
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Snail-Inspired Retreats
This Spanish Outdoor Oasis Has a Natural Pool and Two Wild Rivers
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Curvaceous Wooden Domes
The 'Dome of Visions' Explores Wood as an Eco-Friendly Alternative
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Floral Framed Earrings
These Earrings Display Real Flowers in a Clear Frame
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Flatpack Chair Collections
Fyrn's 'Stemn' Line Introduces Comfortable, High-End Furnishings
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Jungle Gym Meeting Spaces
BuzziSpace's BuzziJungle is an Adult Jungle Gym for Offices
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Contemporary Wooden Bathroom Faucets
The QS Supplies Wooden Taps and Faucets are Naturalistic
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Calming Bamboo Keyboards
This Soothing Earth-Toned Keyboard Serves as a Zen-Infused Alternative
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Stone-Infused Sneakers
The 'Real Stone Sneakers' are the First of Its Kind
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Biodegradable Seed-Ingrained Plates
Papelyco by Lifepack Offers Unique Disposable Plates
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Hair-Implanted Vase Collections
'Poilu Vases' Feature Artificial Hair to Create a Dynamic Texture
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Talk Show Playing Cards
This Dynamic Set of Playing Cards was Created for The Tonight Show
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Modular Eco Activation Kiosks
The 'Cubox' Pop-Up Kiosks Have a Customizable Interior
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Flowing Grassy Rooftops
The Tsing Tao Visitor Center Blends Into the Hilly Environment
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Semi-Transparent Marble Lighting
Voie Light Series Merges Marble with Neon Rings
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Transparent Botanical Prints
These Photographs Give the Illusion of a Leaf Suspended in the Air
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Textural Cork Seating
The Vitra Cork Stool Looks Like a Larger Variation of a Wine Cork
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Terrarium Water Purifiers
The 'Drop by Drop' Home Water Purifier Harnesses the Power of Plants
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Tree-Entwined Pool Pavilions
La Grange Pavilion Navigates Gnarled Trees
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Ombre Lighter Accessories
Tetra's Ombre Arc Lighter is Available in Two Dual-Toned Styles
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Floating Eco-Friendly Pools
The Plus Pool Project Received Unexpected Support from Heineken
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Flower-Shaped Parasols
'Festival of Nature' Features Beachside Umbrellas That Resemble Flowers
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Condensed Cleaning Systems
Greenleaf Makes an Eco Range of Compressed Napkins and Scent Waters
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Painted Oak Stools
The MoMA Stores' Seating is Made From Sustainably Harvested Oak
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Energy-Generating Solar Sidewalks
Thomson Rivers University is Aiming to Be More Sustainable
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Island-Inspired Lighting
Seom Lighting Was Inspired by Jeju Island
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Urban Beekeeper Accessories
The 'BiBo Hotel' Wooden Beehives Offer a Spot for Bees to Rest
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Eco-Friendly Turntables
The Fern & Roby Montrose Turntable Player Has a Unipivot Tonearm
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Watering Spout Jar Attachments
This Colorful Mason Jar Add-On Helps Plants Flourish
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Suspended Pocket Vases
This Hanging Vase Displays Simple Floral Arrangements
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3D-Printed Footwear Tours
'Feetz on the Streetz' is Sharing Printed Footwear on a Pop-Up Shop Tour
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Design-Forward Furniture Collections
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Eco-Friendly Ruggest Digital Watches
G-SHOCK's G5600BG-5 Timepiece has a Sustainable Build
Cross-Cultural Furniture Designs
Kensaku Oshiro Designs the Baia Collection for DK3
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
AI-Enhanced Sustainable Furniture
Philippe Starck and Kartell Join on the A.I. Collection
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
Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series
Rosana Sousa Designs a Sustainable Furniture Collection
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Ultra-Sustainable Luggage Designs
Samsonite Debuts Two Limited-Edition Sustainable Luggage Designs
Health-Conscious Mouse Designs
The 'Ergo' Ergonomic Mouse Concept by Pranav Kuber is Advanced
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Biodegradable Furniture Collections
Mater and Patricia Urquiola Showcase the Alder Collection
Circular Eco-Friendly Minimal Lamps
Enkei Introduces the Sustainable Reminder (001) Lamp
3D-Printed Sustainable Chairs
Eva Dugintseva Designs the Som Chair Concept with No Screws
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Eco-Conscious Hotel Amenities
Groupe GM Launches a 0% Plastic Amenities Collection for Hotels
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
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
Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs
The Sedeo Chair by Humanscale is Ergonomic and Elegantly Minimalist
Bio-Based Recovery Footwear
The KANE x 1% for the Planet Shoe Supports Meaningful Change
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Sustainable Bathroom Design Collections
Agape Debuts the 'Vis-à-Vis' and 'Rendez-Vous' Collections
3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series
A Team of Designers Created Projects with EconitWood
Sustainable Plastic Power Banks
The 'Fleck' Power Bank Concept by Ujwal I.K. is Stylish
Outdoor-Inspired Kitchen Mixers
KitchenAid Presents an Evergreen Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Sustainable Performance Apparel
Craft Sportswear Launches Eco-Conscious Collective Line
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Recycled Material Washbasins
The Vitra x Tom Dixon Re-Ceramic Washbasin is Eco-Friendly
Colorful Vegan Handbag Collections
Espe's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Boasts Modern Elegance
Sustainable Dine-In Panama Bakeries
Mallol Arquitectos Designs the Krume Bäcker Space
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Flatpack Tool-Free Chairs
Nstel The Chair from Vanik Design is Made from Sustainable White Oak
Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry
Swarovski Introduces the Sustainable Chroma Twist Collection
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers
The National Geographic Launch the Contour Zero Sneakers
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
The Earth To People Furniture Collection is Naturally Crafted
Waste-Minimizing Household Cleaners
The Grove Co. Spring Collection Has a Special Launch Partner
Bio-Based 3D-Printed Furniture
Ekbacken Studios Unveils a New Collaboration with Sulapac
Modern Chair Designs
TAKT and Industrial Facility Introduce the Bow Chair
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Bamboo-Centric Furniture Capsules
Roche Bobois and Jiang Qiong Er Join on the Bamboo Mood Series
Eco-Friendly Sleek Office Furniture
Jenny Nordberg and Soeco Join on Refurbished Office Furniture
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Functional Household Product Concepts
Dami Seo Designs the Soom Concept for Household Items
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Sustainable Modern Luggage Collections
Samsonite Unveils Its ESSENS Collection
Sustainable Showroom Designs
Humanscale's Showroom in Fulton Market is Eco-Conscious
Chopstick-Crafted Homeware
RENEW by TRINITY Makes Artisan Designs from Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts
Deniz Atkay Designs the Slide Table Concept with a Single Sheet
Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture
A Group of Design Students in Sweden Created the Chia-Chair
Discarded Shoe-Created Stools
The WU Series by BENTU Design is a Sustainable Alternative
Vegan Leather Iconic Chairs
Herman Miller Presents it Lounge Chairs with a Vegan Construction
Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting
Fumie Shibata Designs the Bamboo Forest Glass Lighting for BROKIS
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts
Design Studio701 Creates the Rio Pouffe Concept
Sculptural Nature-Inspired Designs
Sukwoo Lee Designs the Drop Series Highlighting Eternal Beauty
Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series
Junya Igashami Designs a New Furniture Collection
Naturalistic Furniture Collections
The RJ Living Back To Nature Collection Prioritizes Tranquility
Sustainable Modern Chair Designs
ZEITRAUM Explored Sustainability Through Material & Craftsmanship
Leaf-Inspired Colorful Trays
The LEAF Tray Joins the GOODS' EVERYDAY OBJECT Series
Fruit-Inspired Design Collections
Yuria Kailich and Joel Harding Showcase Soft Grounds
Aluminum-Packaged Hand Soaps
Grove Co. Debuted New Branding and Packaging
Luxe Eco-Friendly Amenities
Four Seasons Toronto x Bamboovement Partner for Sustainable Stays
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
Sustainable Cork-Based Sofa Designs
Paul Crofts and Isomi Design the Tejo System
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
Plant-Cultivating Home Furnishings
LG Introduces a New Planter That Doubles as a Lamp
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Intuitive Countertop Composters
The Vego Kitchen Composter Enhances Home Gardening
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts
Zeta ID Designs the Eko System with Various Functions
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Bamboo-Clad Residential Homes
i29 Designs the Open Park Villa to Connect with Nature
Stylish Everyday Frames
Zenni Optical Introduced 'EcoBloomz' as a Sustainable Option
Sleep-Inclusive Seating Designs
Sabai Introduces the Sustainable Eclipse Capsule
Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers
MOSSLAB's Moss Echo Speaker Brings Nature into a Space
Sustainable Cork Desk Organizers
Faith Demirci Designs the Korka Organizer System
Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
The Team at LFD Official Creates the BIOMES Lighting Capsule
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Curated Eco-Conscious Gift Collections
Pine Heights Market Focuses on the Conscious Commerce Space
Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions
melissa is Releasing Shoes Made from Melfex PVC Material
Sustainably Crafted Organic Shoes
Cariuma Launches its Limited Edition Earth Day Collection
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Sustainable Duffel Bag Designs
Samsonite's Ecodiver Large Wheeled Duffel is Cheerful & Stylish
Eco-Friendly Structural Armchair Concepts
Alex Rekhlitskyi Designs the Octopus Armchair Concept
Eco-Conscious Gender-Neutral Bag Designs
The DaCosta Verde Duo Basic Capsule Collection is Chic
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Eco-Minded Leather Variants
Tata International's New Eco-Friendly Leather Hopes to Spark Change
Bamboo Forest-Inspired Retreats
Canter and Gallop Designs a Tranquil Home in Hong Kong
Nature-Inspired Modern Furniture
Alcarol Introduces its IMPRINT Collectio in Milan
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
Blå Station Designs the ABLE Chair with a Timeless Aesthetic
Sustainable Chic Chandelier Designs
Spark & Bell Debuts the Seraphín Chandelier at 3daysofdesign
Colorful School Desk Designs
NOS Design Designs the Clever – School Desk Concept
Calm-Centric Furniture Collections
Cane-Line’s 2025 News Collection is Thoughtfully Curated
Wooden Pendant Lamp Collections
Blue Green Works Introduces the New Wood Collection
Stealthy Water Purifier Concepts
Seongmin Lim Designs the Stonewell Water Purifier Concept
Transparent Bean Bag Furniture
Shayan Ramesht Designs a Sustainable Bean Bag Structure
Comfort-Focused Furniture Capsules
Humanscale Preents sthe Living Collection at Salone del Mobile
Eco-Friendly Plastic Shell Chairs
Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen Designs the Sustainable Mat Chair
Eco-Friendly Artisan Markets
The ChoZen Artisan Market is a New Eco-Conscious Event in Sebastian
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Natural Landscape-Inspired Ceramics
OWIU Goods Designs the MATTER Collection of Organic Forms
Tree Sap-Binding Timber Furniture
Earth to People Introduces Salvage and Sap Collection
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Sustainable Fragrance Lines
ScentAir Technologies Launched Eco Allure and Eco Serenity
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Nature-Inspired Lounge Furniture Series
Encore Presents the Mayland Guest + Lounge Collection
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture