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Top 50 Eco Trends in H1 2009

— June 28, 2009 — Eco
This countdown features the latest eco trends, which include everything from the latest recycled garbage as art to photosets that celebrate nature in a modern way.

This ranking is a crowd-filtered based on traffic and our eco trend database, which now has more than 1,457 eco trends.

If you are looking for professional eco trend research and trend clusters, check out our 2009 Trend Reports.

Implications - The eco-movement has swept across a large cross-section of society, transcending niche demographics. The green mentality of these consumers reflects a lifestyle choice. Companies that want to align themselves with environmentally friendly initiatives should consider how their product or brand fits into a consumer's lifestyle decisions.
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Earth Hour in Asia
Earth Hour in Asia
Beijing Shuts Off Olympic Bird's Nest and Watercube for Earth Hour 2009
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41
Earthwide Eco Statements
Earthwide Eco Statements
829 Landmarks Around the World Switch Off Power for Earth Hour 2009
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40
New 7 Wonders of Nature
New 7 Wonders of Nature
Voting For Seven Wonders of the World Part 2
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39
Stingrays That Eat Cell Phones
Stingrays That Eat Cell Phones
Gadget-Filled Dissection Shows the Effects of Ocean Dumping
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38
Self-Powered Tech Homes
Self-Powered Tech Homes
Microsoft Unveils the Futuristic New American Home (UPDATE)
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37
Oil Rig Resorts
Oil Rig Resorts
Sustainable Developments to Beautify Floating Gulf Coast Eyesores
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36
Chainsaw Art
Chainsaw Art
Randall Boni's Animal Carvings Are Incredibly Realistic
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35
Insane Infrared Images
Insane Infrared Images
Photo Series Depicts Light Not Visible to the Naked Eye
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34
High-Tech Bovine Grooming
High-Tech Bovine Grooming
DeLaval Automated Cow Brush Makes Pretty, Happy Cows
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33
Earthen Cooking Structures
Earthen Cooking Structures
Cob Ovens Are Eco-Friendly and Fuel Efficient
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32
Luxury Electric Cars
Luxury Electric Cars
GM Builds Cadillac Converj
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31
Luxury for the Homeless (UPDATE)
Luxury for the Homeless (UPDATE)
Faux-Cardboard or Clochard Duvet Covers
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30
Wind-Powered Speedsters
Wind-Powered Speedsters
The Greenbird Breaks the Land Speed Record at 126.1 MPH
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29
Hippie Hemp Homes
Hippie Hemp Homes
Cannabis Construction Combats Climate Change
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28
Breeding Featherless Chickens
Breeding Featherless Chickens
Naked Birds Like Hot Weather, Are Prone to Sunburn
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27
Eco-Stunt Photo Tricks
Eco-Stunt Photo Tricks
Earth Hour 2009 Light Graffiti From WWF on Flickr
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26
Anomalous Animals
Anomalous Animals
Some of Earth's Creatures Are Simply Out of This World
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25
Ethereal Recycled Metal
Ethereal Recycled Metal
Glittering Human Clouds by Julie Trembley Don't Look Like Scrap Metal
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24
Green Manufactured Housing
Green Manufactured Housing
I-Home Boasts Bevy of Eco-Friendly Features, $100K Price Tag
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23
Feng-Shui Mountain Architecture
Feng-Shui Mountain Architecture
Vertical City in Shenzhen, China Could Be the Future of Urban Life
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22
Tree House Resorts
Tree House Resorts
Club Med in Senegal Looks Like Peanuts, Costs Many Sheckels
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21
Wooden Scooters
Wooden Scooters
Improving The Classic Vespa With Classic Woodworking Techniques
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20
Green Dream Homes
Green Dream Homes
Modern British Architecture Makes the Perfect Eco Family Home
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19
Recliner Bikes
Recliner Bikes
‘This Way' Recumbent Bicycle Is Strictly For Fair Weather Riders
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18
3-Wheeled Hummers
3-Wheeled Hummers
Piaggio MP3 Hummer Edition is Bizarre Cross-Branding At Its Finest
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17
Female Urination Stations
Female Urination Stations
'GoGirl' Lets Ladies Pee More Like Gents
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16
Vintage Furniture Transformations
Vintage Furniture Transformations
Reupholstering Reuses Chairs and Sofas Destined for Destruction
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15
Dresses Made of Old Shoes
Dresses Made of Old Shoes
'Remade in Chile' Turns Reclaimed Puma Sneaks Into Art
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14
Futuristic Houseboats
Futuristic Houseboats
Espin Erikstad's 'Loup de Mer' is a Floating Duplex
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13
Backpack Bicycles
Backpack Bicycles
The 'Collapsible Bike' Minimizes Storage Space and Back Strain
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12
Ultra Luxury Apartments
Ultra Luxury Apartments
W Residences & Hotel Spreads Opulence in Manhattan Skies
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11
Z-Frame Bicycles
Z-Frame Bicycles
Organik Motion Propels Riders to the Future of Eco-Friendly Transit
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10
Hydrofoil Sailing Yacht Designs
Hydrofoil Sailing Yacht Designs
‘eXplorius' Has V-Shaped Underwater Wings (UPDATE)
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9
French Press Filtration Systems
French Press Filtration Systems
'321 Water Bottle' for Portable, Potable Refreshment
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8
Eco Luxe Trailers
Eco Luxe Trailers
The Clayton i-House Features Gas Station Architecture, Luxury Qualities
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7
Striking Submersibles
Striking Submersibles
Aqua Compact Watercraft Ready to Dive in Future Underwater Cities
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6
Eco Transformer Architecture
Eco Transformer Architecture
'Bird Island' Prefab Homes For Waterfronts in Kuala Lumpur
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5
Modern Panel Doors
Modern Panel Doors
Geometry-Inspired Designs for Sleek Contemporary Exterior Decor
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4
Hip Pod Houses
Hip Pod Houses
'Module-Home' Architecture Has Solar Panels and Water Saving Systems
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3
Shipping Container Hotels
Shipping Container Hotels
$20 Rooms at 41 Berangan Hotel for Credit Crunch Travel
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2
Car-Caravan Hybrids
Car-Caravan Hybrids
COLIM Features Detachable City Auto for Sightseeing
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1
Shipping Container Cafes
Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
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