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Top 50 Eco Trends in March 2011

From Treetop Mansions to Submerged Scrapheap Icebergs

— March 29, 2011 — Eco
For the month of March 2011, these are the Top 50 eco trends, which include Treetop Mansions, Sculptural Eco Statements and Geometrically Skinned Structures. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2355 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (301 trends), Michael Hines (275), Amelia Roblin (214), Francis Tiangson (210), Matt Ho (201), Jordan Markowski (191), Chalaine Mantha (185), Peter Vallas (142), Summer Luu (134), and Clarissa Hilary Basham (54).

If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2011 Eco Trend Report and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Odd Educational Toons
Odd Educational Toons
This Nuclear Boy Cartoon Simplifies the Disastrous Events in Japan
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49
Eco Faucet Bracelets
Eco Faucet Bracelets
The Color-Changing Whirlpool Faucet Band Helps Cut Down on Water Waste
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48
Eco Shaggin' Wagons
Eco Shaggin' Wagons
The Adorable Electric Bulli Concept Van is the Star in Geneve
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47
Softly Tie-Dyed Fashion
Softly Tie-Dyed Fashion
The Shabd Simon-Alexander SS11 Collection is Stunningly Ethereal
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46
Whimsical Copper Creations
Whimsical Copper Creations
Jenn Bell's Artwork is Wonderfully Rustic Visual Poetry
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45
Textured Trash Fashion
Textured Trash Fashion
Avantgarb(age) Combines Eco-Conscious Clothes With Thoughtful Portraits
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44
Sky-High Workspaces
Sky-High Workspaces
The Fift Ladder Desk and Chair Provides Focus & Solitude
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43
Synthetic Eco Trees
Synthetic Eco Trees
Treepods Clean Air in Urban Jungles Without Soil, Water or Upkeep
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42
Locally Designed Lamps
Locally Designed Lamps
Gil Sheffi has Made This Interesting Local Material Lamp
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41
Ultra Eco Finned Housing
Ultra Eco Finned Housing
Karim Rashid Designs the Futuristic Komb Home
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40
Obese Lightbulb Advertising
Obese Lightbulb Advertising
Midea Lighting Ads Shed Pounds with Efficient Globes
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39
Submerged Scrapheap Icebergs
Submerged Scrapheap Icebergs
The Lady Landfill Skyscraper is a Floating Recycling Tower
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38
Repurposed Trees Decor
Repurposed Trees Decor
These 'et al.' fLume Lamps are One-of-a-Kind Wooden Creations
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37
Forest Novel Shelving
Forest Novel Shelving
These Tree Branch Shelves are Adorable and Creative Pieces of Decor
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36
Upcycled Alcohol Trinkets
Upcycled Alcohol Trinkets
Dust Design Co Gives Obsolete Objects a New Life
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35
Dripping Organic Dioramas
Dripping Organic Dioramas
Gregory Euclide Reliefs for PULSE are Detailed Natural Depictions
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34
Panoramic Transparent Pavilions
Panoramic Transparent Pavilions
The Pavillon360 by Glas Marte Offers Users an Unblemished Vista
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33
Hyperreal Nature Paintings
Hyperreal Nature Paintings
These Denis Mayer Jr Artworks are Unfathomably Realistic
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32
Grungy Garbage Bag Frocks
Grungy Garbage Bag Frocks
Get Down & Dirty With the Jeremy Scott Trash Bag Dresses
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31
Utopic Eco Villages
Utopic Eco Villages
Costa Rica's Kopali Communities Adheres to the Triple Bottom Line
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30
Spectacular Seed Art
Spectacular Seed Art
These Eco Artworks by Scott Cardamatis and Joseph Saad are Truly Incredible
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29
Infinite Forest Sculptures
Infinite Forest Sculptures
Anthony James Creates an Installation that Befits a Dystopian Future
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28
Three-Wheeled Leaning Cars
Three-Wheeled Leaning Cars
Green Lite Motors Vehicle Gets 100 MPG and Makes Commutes Fun
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27
Geometrically Skinned Structures
Geometrically Skinned Structures
The Villa Rotterdam is Triangularly Unique and Stunning
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26
Solar System Suspended Lighting
Solar System Suspended Lighting
Metal Spot Designs a Heavenly Low-Voltage Lighting Series
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25
Lush Vertical Gardens
Lush Vertical Gardens
Michael Hellgren's Work as a Landscape Architect
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24
Eco Arboreal Consoles
Eco Arboreal Consoles
The Wooden Xbox by Ben Winfield Will Blow Your Mind
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23
Flashback Food Packaging
Flashback Food Packaging
Vilje Musli Branding Attracts the Empowered Woman
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22
Recycled Paper Sound Systems
Recycled Paper Sound Systems
Tau Speakers are Made of Old Coated Cardboard
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21
Hand-Printed Hemp Handbags
Hand-Printed Hemp Handbags
Sir Tom Clutches are Durable but Low-Impact Accesories
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20
Compressed Air Racing Cycles
Compressed Air Racing Cycles
The Saline Airstream is an Awesome Ride that Could Change Everything
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19
Vintage Gamer Art
Vintage Gamer Art
The Handmade Geekery Collection Pays Homage to Classic Game Characters
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18
Modern Fresco Paintings
Modern Fresco Paintings
Brit Hammer Revives Michelangelo's Medium for Fresh Contemporary Art
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17
Recycled Skateboard Bling
Recycled Skateboard Bling
Seven Ply Creates Unique Necklaces From Unwanted Skate Decks
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16
Canoe-Shaped Chairs
Canoe-Shaped Chairs
The Stretch Bench is an Undulating Furniture Masterpiece
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15
Curvy Floor Boards
Curvy Floor Boards
Bole Floor's Floorboards Follow the Natural Curves of Wood
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14
Invisible Eco Houses
Invisible Eco Houses
The Marco Bernardini Age House Saves You Money
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13
Organic Engagement Rings
Organic Engagement Rings
Jewelry by Ken + Dana is Eco-Friendly, Ethical and Fabulous
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12
Miniature Luxury Yachts
Miniature Luxury Yachts
The Seajet Capsule Measures a Mere 15 Feet
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11
Sculptural Eco Statements
Sculptural Eco Statements
Anne Lemanski Produces Art with a Strong Message
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10
Leafy Living Towers
Leafy Living Towers
The Tree of Life Skyscraper Provides a Complete Setting for Human Existence
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9
Flat-Pack Wooden Furniture
Flat-Pack Wooden Furniture
Pedersen + Lennard's Ingvar Range is Inspired by IKEA
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8
Literal Green Houses
Literal Green Houses
Square 2 Design Creates an Eco-Friendly Abode for Romania
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7
Eco Cardboard Wrapping
Eco Cardboard Wrapping
Bellroy Product Packaging Uses Earthy Brown Paper Pouches
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6
Victorian Punk Purses
Victorian Punk Purses
The Old Junkyard Boutique Creates the Unique Steampunk Clutch
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5
Tree Trunk Benches
Tree Trunk Benches
'Homage to the Elm Trees' by Lies-Marie Hoffmann is an Eco Art Reminder
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4
Eco-Origami Coffee Cups
Eco-Origami Coffee Cups
Coffree Biodegradable Brew Eliminates a Cup of Waste a Day
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3
Treetop Mansions
Treetop Mansions
This Huge Structure is the World's Tallest Tree House
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2
Perfect Pair Cards
Perfect Pair Cards
Sapling Press Creates Perfect Greeting Card Comparisons
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1
Angular Arboreal Sanctuaries
Angular Arboreal Sanctuaries
The Ecumenical Chapel by AOA Architects Branches Out to All
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