If you want to save the world, check out this countdown of the top 50 eco trends in 2009. It's inspiring to see the design creativity and ingenuity in this year's countdown of environmentally conscious innovations.
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Top 50 Eco Trends in 2009
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Floating Island Boats
Wally and Hermes Yacht WHY 58x38 is More Island Than Yacht
47
French Press Filtration Systems
'321 Water Bottle' for Portable, Potable Refreshment
46
Robotic Exoskeletons
'Wearable Agrirobot' Power Suit Helps Farm Harvest & Pruning
45
Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
44
Detachable Wedding Dresses
The Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridal Collection is Eco & Multifunctional
43
Garbage Necklaces
Recycled Jewelry by Indregru Converts Trash to Treasures
42
Portable Apartments
The buBbLe Prototype Gives Nomads a Temporary Place to Stay
41
Droplet Architecture
Hi-Tech Resort Design Especially for Humid Coastlines
40
Wind-Powered Speedsters
The Greenbird Breaks the Land Speed Record at 126.1 MPH
39
61 Creative Ways to Contend with Garbage
From Polka-Dotted Trash Bags to Beer Can Butterflies
38
Portable Temporary Houses
Heirloom Quality Custom Buildings Delivered on Wheels
37
Boxed Bikes
Victor Aleman's Bicycle Folds Up for Small Space Accommodation
36
Hotels on Stilts
Angsana's InOcean Villas are Island-Free Vacations in the Maldives
35
Insane Infrared Images
Photo Series Depicts Light Not Visible to the Naked Eye
34
Feng-Shui Mountain Architecture
Vertical City in Shenzhen, China Could Be the Future of Urban Life
33
Surfer Beach Bicycles
The Wave Bike Concept Holds Your Surfboard so you Don't Have to
32
Eco Luxe Trailers
The Clayton i-House Features Gas Station Architecture, Luxury Qualities
31
Plastic Bag Jewelry
Etsy Artisans Recycle To Make Eco Chic Yarn Accessories
30
Garbage Bag Fashion
Michelle Jank's PonyStep Editorial Finds Beauty in Trash
29
Earthwide Eco Statements
829 Landmarks Around the World Switch Off Power for Earth Hour 2009
28
Shipping Container Hotels
$20 Rooms at 41 Berangan Hotel for Credit Crunch Travel
27
Eco Transformer Architecture
'Bird Island' Prefab Homes For Waterfronts in Kuala Lumpur
26
98 Ways to Reduce Pollution
Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
25
Nymph Chic Clothing
Allison Parris Makes Eco-Friendly Garments Fit for Fairies
24
Jungle Architecture
The Lofted Forest Home by Rover Harvey Oshatz Inspired by Music
23
Eco-Stunt Photo Tricks
Earth Hour 2009 Light Graffiti From WWF on Flickr
22
Hip Pod Houses
'Module-Home' Architecture Has Solar Panels and Water Saving Systems
21
Futuristic Houseboats
Espin Erikstad's 'Loup de Mer' is a Floating Duplex
20
Dresses Made of Old Shoes
'Remade in Chile' Turns Reclaimed Puma Sneaks Into Art
19
Folding Backpack Bikes
The Collapsible ‘Zoomla' Bicycle by Eric Stoddard
18
Green Dream Homes
Modern British Architecture Makes the Perfect Eco Family Home
17
Green Manufactured Housing
I-Home Boasts Bevy of Eco-Friendly Features, $100K Price Tag
16
Ingenious Pizza Packaging
Green Pizza Box Doubles As Serving & Storage Vessels
15
Striking Submersibles
Aqua Compact Watercraft Ready to Dive in Future Underwater Cities
14
Backpack Bicycles
The 'Collapsible Bike' Minimizes Storage Space and Back Strain
13
Vintage Furniture Transformations
Reupholstering Reuses Chairs and Sofas Destined for Destruction
12
Stingrays That Eat Cell Phones
Gadget-Filled Dissection Shows the Effects of Ocean Dumping
11
Eco-Friendly Mini Appliances
Gota Dishwasher Is Designed to Recycle Water
10
Hippie Hemp Homes
Cannabis Construction Combats Climate Change
9
New 7 Wonders of Nature
Voting For Seven Wonders of the World Part 2
8
Car-Caravan Hybrids
COLIM Features Detachable City Auto for Sightseeing
7
Hydrofoil Sailing Yacht Designs
‘eXplorius' Has V-Shaped Underwater Wings (UPDATE)
6
3-Wheeled Hummers
Piaggio MP3 Hummer Edition is Bizarre Cross-Branding At Its Finest
5
Luxury Electric Cars
GM Builds Cadillac Converj
4
Z-Frame Bicycles
Organik Motion Propels Riders to the Future of Eco-Friendly Transit
3
Recliner Bikes
‘This Way' Recumbent Bicycle Is Strictly For Fair Weather Riders
2
Luxury for the Homeless (UPDATE)
Faux-Cardboard or Clochard Duvet Covers
1
Earthen Cooking Structures
Cob Ovens Are Eco-Friendly and Fuel Efficient
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Model-Backed Carrying Capsules
Catriona Gray Unveils Her Very Own Sustainable Bag Collection
Eco-Conscious Swimsuit Styles
66°North Boasts the Ultra-Slick and Flattering Straumur Swimsuit
Sustainable Durable Timepieces
G-SHOCK Unveils Three Iconic Watches with Cordura® Eco Fabric
Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches
Casio America Launches Two Eco-Conscious Watch Models for Women
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Collaborative Limited-Edition Holiday Collections
Aveda & Altuzarra Partner for an Exciting Launch
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Ocean Plastic Watches
Armitron x Wildlife Conservation Society Debut Watches #Tide Collection
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
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Nature-Inspired Home-Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Sustainable Trendy Jeans
ÉTICA's Altin Loose Fit Jeans Merges Style and Sustainability
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK DW-6900 Crazy Colors Series is Here for Spring
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
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collections
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Tortoise-Saving Glasses Capsules
GlassesUSA.com Launches Exclusive 'Save The Tortoise Collection'
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Timepiece Takeback Programs
Timex ReWound is the World's First Circular Program for Watches
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
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 Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Branded Sustainability Milestones
Craghoppers Celebrates 100 Million Recycled Plastic Bottles
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
Trendyol is Celebrating Ramadan with a New 105-Piece Collection
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
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
Environmentally Conscious Bag Collections
Samsonite Introduces the Ecodiver Collection in the US
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Eco-Minded Adventurer Jackets
The AETHER Hudson Down Jacket Has RENU Performance Down
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Sustainable Lubricant Technology
TotalEnergies Lubricants Releases an Eco-Friendly Product Line
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Plastic-Free Laundry Challenges
The Tru Earth Plastic Free July Challenge Reduces Household Waste
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Sustainable Home Textile Collections
Delara Home Embraces Eco-Conscious Production Processes
Waste-Eliminating AI Tools
SXD Boasts an AI Tool That Can Generate Zero-Waste Patterns
Sustainable Recycled Material Hoodies
The Victo Eco-Friendly Hoodie is Made with 99% Less Water
Time-Traveling Internet Searches
'Search a Year' Helps You Explore Web History with Precision
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
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Sustainable-Focused Design Tools
EFFEKT and Velux Work Together to Create the Compass Model
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies
The HANNspree ecoVISION Paper Display is Versatile
Sleek E-Waste-Reducing Computers
Wipro Infotech Unveils a New Line of Eco-Friendly Computers
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
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Zero-Waste Knit Collections
&OR Collective's Newest Additions Boast Earthy Tones
Sustainable Turkish Textile Initiatives
ILO Turkiye and Ekodoku Aim to Boost Eco-Friendly Textiles
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Eco-Conscious Flash Drives
This New Flash Drive is Crafted From Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Eco-Friendly Baby Diapers
Healthybaby Diapers are Made of Plant-Based Materials
Cosmetic Ingredient Checkers
Ecogolik Analyzes Cosmetics to Help Your Health and the Planet's
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
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
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Eco-Minded Leather Variants
Tata International's New Eco-Friendly Leather Hopes to Spark Change
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Low-Impact Eco Headphones
House of Marley Launches the Eco-Friendly Audio Collection
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Sustainable Clean Burn Candles
Planted Offers Eco-Conscious Candles That Improve Air Quality
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
Environmentally Friendly Joint Furniture
FLOR and ECONYL Join Forces on a New Collection
Ocean-Saving Crewnecks
Good for Sunday's Save the Ocean Bamboo Crewneck
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Eco-Friendly Timepiece Stores
Heinemann Oceania Unveils Two Sustainable Concept Stores
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Interstellar Eco-Friendly Hoodies
The Vollebak Mars Hoodie Has a 3D Sculpted Construction
Nature-Centric Tech Summits
Huawei Joins with the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Eco-Conscious Beauty Lines
dhartii is Introducing a New Beauty & Skincare Category
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Eco-Conscious Web Browsers
Ecosia Has Launched an Eco-Friendly Internet Browser for Clean Energy
Circular Collaborative Seating Designs
Aquafil Joins noho and ECONYL on a New Project
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Sustainability-Focused Building Renovations
Climate Group Launches the Renovation Revolution
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
AI-Backed Sustainability Metrics
ESGo Unveils its New AI-Powered Sustainability Report Maker
Gen Z-Backed Eco Initiatives
The EPA Debuts a Youth Advisory Council to Address Climate Challenges
Year-Tracking Heat Maps
Yearly Allows Users to Track Their Progress
Decarbonized Zinc Materials
Hindustan Zinc Debuts its Green Zinc Brand for Steel Galvanization