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Top 50 Eco Trends in November 2011

From Ironic Iconic Totes to Realistic Bubble Lighting

— November 29, 2011 — Eco
For the month of November 2011, these are the Top 50 eco trends, which include Ironic Iconic Totes, Driver-Less Mail Trucks and Prefabricated Playgrounds. The rankings are based on millions of views and 3021 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (466 trends), Matt Ho (251), Souzan Michael (235), Michael Hines (175), Jason Soy (173), Katherine Vong (171), Amelia Roblin (167), Marriska Fernandes (162), Susan Keefe (143), and Jana Pijak (124).

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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Lightweight Ladies Outerwear
Lightweight Ladies Outerwear
The Nau Winter 2011 Collection is Sleek and Versatile
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49
Military Messenger Bags
Military Messenger Bags
The Teamwork Bags are a Series Made from Salvaged Materials
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48
Sun Power Storage
Sun Power Storage
Solar Pod by Valmik Vyas Absorbs the Sun's Rays for Later
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47
Bacteria-Powered Lighting
Bacteria-Powered Lighting
The Philips Bio-Light Goes Beyond Electrically Dependent Alternatives
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46
Ferocious Feathered Accessories
Ferocious Feathered Accessories
Orphalese Brings Exotic Colors to Everyday Outfits
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45
Oil Drum Computers
Oil Drum Computers
Unicef Debuts Solar-Powered Digital Drums
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44
Moldy Bread Fashion
Moldy Bread Fashion
Ninela Ivanova Shows What is Considered Ugly Can Be Beautiful
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43
Elegantly Luxurious Electric Cars
Elegantly Luxurious Electric Cars
The TESLA Electric Car Offers First-Class Performance
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42
Organic Window Blinds
Organic Window Blinds
The Liteon Eco Leaf is Inspired by Trees to Provide Shade and Light
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41
Stream-Celebrating Spaces
Stream-Celebrating Spaces
The ChonGae Sunken Stone Garden Brings a Bit of Nature Back to Seoul
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40
Energy Poverty Entrepreneurs
Energy Poverty Entrepreneurs
Solar Sister Targets Women to Sell Lamps and Improve Livelihoods
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39
Dandy Deformed Lights
Dandy Deformed Lights
The Frozenplastic Lab Creates Spontaneous Designs for Its Products
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38
Sloping Rooftop Structures
Sloping Rooftop Structures
The NL Architects' Blok K Building is Surreal
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37
One-for-One Boating Tees
One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
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36
Low-Tech Desert Chillers
Low-Tech Desert Chillers
The Outback Cooler by Jo Szczepanska Works with the Heat of the Sun
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35
Upcycled Rugby Balls
Upcycled Rugby Balls
The TOUCH Initiative Recycles Garbage while Creating Jobs
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34
Realistic Bubble Lighting
Realistic Bubble Lighting
The S.M.O.K.E. Lamp References the Pressing Air Pollution Problem
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33
Paper Cup Installations
Paper Cup Installations
Hypergraphia by Gwyneth Leech Looks Like Oversized Confetti
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32
Efficient City Design Graphics
Efficient City Design Graphics
Smart City Anatomy Infographic Provides a Look into the Future
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31
Linked Solar Illuminators
Linked Solar Illuminators
Geo Lights Explore a New Dimension of Domestic Photovoltaic Technology
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30
Instrument-Inspired Skyscrapers
Instrument-Inspired Skyscrapers
The Berimbau Eco-Tower is Modeled After Brazilian Musical Bow
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29
Greenery-Enclosed Walkways
Greenery-Enclosed Walkways
The Tunnel of Love is a Real-Life Fairytale Location
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28
Driver-Less Mail Trucks
Driver-Less Mail Trucks
The Volkswagen eT! is Designed to Streamline the Postal Service
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27
Vibrantly Branching Furniture
Vibrantly Branching Furniture
Nic Parnell Reassigns New Value to Old Pieces of Wood
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26
Battleship Furniture
Battleship Furniture
The War Craft Collection is Made from USS North Carolina's Reclaimed Teak
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25
Ironic Iconic Totes
Ironic Iconic Totes
Maude and Tilda Will Make All the Fashionistas Fall in Love
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24
Eco Infusing Cups
Eco Infusing Cups
The Portable Brewing Mug Prepares Your Morning Beverage On the Go
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23
Devilish Supercar Concepts
Devilish Supercar Concepts
The Ferrari Millenio is the Perfect Combination of Green and Mean
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22
AI-Inspired Automobiles
AI-Inspired Automobiles
The Autonomous Travel Pod Reduces Traffic and Carbon Emissions
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21
Naturally Constructed Abodes
Naturally Constructed Abodes
The Glenbrook Residence by David Jameson Architect is Interesting
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20
Raw Food Headpieces
Raw Food Headpieces
'Hanayui' by Takaya Hanayuishi is Eccentrically Grandiose
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19
Chic Lumber Shades
Chic Lumber Shades
The Woodzee Wooden Sunglasses are Fashionably Eco-Friendly
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18
Flat-Nosed Urban Buggies
Flat-Nosed Urban Buggies
The City Slicker EV Values Scale and Energy Efficiency
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17
Animate Urban Installations
Animate Urban Installations
Epiphyte Pavilion Will Enhance the Environment of its City Surrounds
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16
Sunken Cycle Stands
Sunken Cycle Stands
The Copenhagen Bike Share System Features a Futuristic Design
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15
Streamlined Eco-Yachts
Streamlined Eco-Yachts
Thor Unbescheid's Zero Sail Concept Uses Wind Technology
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14
Fitness-Powered Lampposts
Fitness-Powered Lampposts
Energyme Streetlights Promote Exercise and Eco Values
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13
Architectural Infusion Branding
Architectural Infusion Branding
Zuuk Tea Packaging Takes Aesthetic Inspiration from Buildings
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12
Smartphone Controlled Vivariums
Smartphone Controlled Vivariums
Biome Flora Terrarium Merges Mobiles and Eco-Life
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11
Geometric Wooden Necklaces
Geometric Wooden Necklaces
TreeHorn Design Creates Reclaimed Timber Accessories
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10
Hi-Tech Connected Kitchenettes
Hi-Tech Connected Kitchenettes
The iFood Kitchen Gives the Cook Control with Appliance Networking
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9
Army Surplus Sofas
Army Surplus Sofas
The Inheritance Collection is Assembled from Old Military Materials
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8
Seamless Electric Cycles
Seamless Electric Cycles
The Faraday Bicycle Hides its Hardware
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7
Customized '50s Cycles
Customized '50s Cycles
The Detail Porteur Bicycle is Vintage with a Contemporary Twist
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6
Prefabricated Playgrounds
Prefabricated Playgrounds
The Play Modern Cuba and 2cuba Playhouses are Built With Minimal Tools
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5
Modular Mountaintop Shelters
Modular Mountaintop Shelters
Living Ecological Alpine Pod Provides Comfort without Eco Expense
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4
Elliptical Electric Vehicles
Elliptical Electric Vehicles
The Veu Instantly Goes from Tricycle to Rolling Trolley
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3
Bow-Shaped Branding
Bow-Shaped Branding
Aufschwung Swing Packaging Celebrates the Crescent Form of its Contents
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2
Tearable Seafood Wrapping
Tearable Seafood Wrapping
The BagBox Packaging Concept is Adaptable for On-the-Go Eating
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1
Bullet-Proof Plastic Bottle Homes
Bullet-Proof Plastic Bottle Homes
Houses Being Built in Nigeria Use 7,800 Plastic Bottles Each
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