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Top 50 Eco Trends in February 2012

From Floating Balcony Pools to Hi-Tech Recycling Containers

— February 29, 2012 — Eco
For the month of February 2012, these are the Top 50 eco trends, which include Floating Balcony Pools, Piped Paperback Storage and Good Cause Panties. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2542 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (346 trends), Jana Pijak (284), John Ibbitson (211), Amelia Roblin (193), Jason Soy (167), Sophia Pelka (154), Katherine Vong (142), Leslie Chen (128), Rebecca Byers (126), and Michael Hines (123).

Also make sure to check out Top 20 Trends in 2012, our latest episode of Trend Hunter TV.

If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2012 Eco Trend Report and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Modular Fashion Design
Modular Fashion Design
The Flourish Approach Rethinks the Classic Supply Chain System
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49
Revamped Castaway Accessories
Revamped Castaway Accessories
Project Repat Collaborates with Artisans in the Majority World
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48
Greening Consultants
Greening Consultants
'Synergy Enterprises' Helps Businesses Reach Triple Bottom Line Goals
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47
Hi-Tech Recycling Containers
Hi-Tech Recycling Containers
The Thank Pod Has LCD Screens That Display a Range of Information
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46
Eco Illuminating Cords
Eco Illuminating Cords
The Dexim Visible Green Sync Cable Lets You Observe Your Power Consumption
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45
Sustainable Living Furniture
Sustainable Living Furniture
MDC Interiors Tables Offer Homes a Natural Green Accent
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44
Eolic Avian Eco Chargers
Eolic Avian Eco Chargers
Txan Txan Harnesses Wind Power on a Small Scale to Supply Your Devices
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43
Eco Car Architecture
Eco Car Architecture
Markus Voglreiter 'Auto Residence' is Car-Shaped and Environmentally Friendly
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42
Ethical Promo Products
Ethical Promo Products
Fairware Helps You Make Your Giveaways More Conscious
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41
Eric Reynolds, Founder and Executive Director of Inyenyeri (INTERVIEW)
Eric Reynolds, Founder and Executive Director of Inyenyeri (INTERVIEW)
Rwandan Energy Company
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40
Flat-Packed Sustainable Lighting
Flat-Packed Sustainable Lighting
The IKEA SOLVINDEN Lamp is Powered by Sun and Wind
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39
Vegan-Friendly Footwear
Vegan-Friendly Footwear
'di Romeo' Presents Cruelty-Free Shoes
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38
Socially Sustainable Fashion
Socially Sustainable Fashion
'All of Us Revolution' Encourages Women to Rethink Consumption
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37
Milk Carton Gardens
Milk Carton Gardens
Cultivating the Half Pint Garden is as Easy as Drinking Your Daily Calcium
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36
Custom Bottles with Purpose
Custom Bottles with Purpose
Miir Lets You Customize Your H20 While Supporting Clean Water Projects
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35
Fridge-Less Produce Preservers
Fridge-Less Produce Preservers
The Save Food From the Refrigerator Project Saves Energy
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34
Yoga Mat Repurposing
Yoga Mat Repurposing
Debrand Helps Brands Rid Their Materials in a Secure, Eco-Friendly Way
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33
Gadget-Dependent Gardens
Gadget-Dependent Gardens
The HORTUS Greenhouse Needs Tweets to Stay Alive
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32
Two-Wheeler Tire Cuffs
Two-Wheeler Tire Cuffs
These Bike Tyre Bracelets Bring Your Love of Cycling into Style
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31
Cardboard Laptop Protectors
Cardboard Laptop Protectors
GreenCase by Mika Becktor is Practical and Eco-Friendly
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30
Online Ethical Retailers
Online Ethical Retailers
SERRV Alleviates Poverty by Supporting Artisans from Around the World
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29
Bubble Wrap Headdresses
Bubble Wrap Headdresses
Eco-Beauty by TOMAAS is Dark, Dramatic and Tribal
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28
Broadleaf Urban Generators
Broadleaf Urban Generators
The uTree Concept Soaks Up the Sun and Supplies the City Grid
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27
Interior Fresh Air Pods
Interior Fresh Air Pods
The Active Phytoremediation Wall System Reduces Energy Consumption
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26
Transforming European City Cars
Transforming European City Cars
The Bimoped EV Can Go from Automobile to Moped in an Instant
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25
Good Cause Panties
Good Cause Panties
WhoMadeYourPants is Created by International Refugees in the UK
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24
Planet-Loving Marketplaces
Planet-Loving Marketplaces
Eartheasy is an Online Shop to Support Sustainable Lifestyles
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23
Retro Canvas Cases
Retro Canvas Cases
The Love Energizer iPhone Cover is Old-School
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22
Liquid Detergent Artwork
Liquid Detergent Artwork
The Skip Installation is White and Pristine
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21
Killer Whale Vessels
Killer Whale Vessels
The Crescasa Houseboat Encourages an Eco-Friendly Nomadic Life
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20
Low-Cost Green Retreats
Low-Cost Green Retreats
The Dwell Kit is Designed to Save Money and the Environment
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19
Repurposed Fridge Furnishings
Repurposed Fridge Furnishings
Van der Kooij Endless Collection is Robot-Made from Old Appliances
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18
Boxy Accessible Autos
Boxy Accessible Autos
The T3 Biodiesel Hibrido Has an Interior Optimized for Functional Space
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17
Portable Eco Scooters
Portable Eco Scooters
The A2B Excel can be Charged Technically Anywhere
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16
Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
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15
Floating Refuelling Rafts
Floating Refuelling Rafts
The S2S Project Makes it Possible to Live Light on the Earth's Oceans
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14
Drawbridge Herbage
Drawbridge Herbage
Volet Vegetal Creates a Tiny Terrace for Upper Floor Apartments
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13
Frosted Glass Eco Homes
Frosted Glass Eco Homes
The Cube Court House is a Secluded Paradise for Green Living
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12
Stilted Cabin Retreats
Stilted Cabin Retreats
Endemico Resguardo Silvestre is Environmentally Conscious and Luxurious
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11
Hassle-Free Hydroponic Systems
Hassle-Free Hydroponic Systems
The Urban Cultivator Makes Growing Greens Year-Round Simple
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10
Leafy Resource Reapers
Leafy Resource Reapers
Mango by Adam Miklosi Makes Efficient Use of the Sun and Falling Rain
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9
Hot Air Helicopters
Hot Air Helicopters
The Sky Voyage Uses a Balloon to Fly Instead of Spinning Blades
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8
Scrap Metal Monsters
Scrap Metal Monsters
Robert Jefferson Travis Pond Turns Old Parts into Bold Beasts
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7
Eco Geometric Organizers
Eco Geometric Organizers
The Recycled Cardboard Basket Makes Tidying Up Fun
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6
Futuristic Steampunk Cycles
Futuristic Steampunk Cycles
The Electric Recumbent Bike is a Victorian Two-Wheeler
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5
Tap Water Packaging
Tap Water Packaging
Faucet Face Urges the Reuse of Bottles to Save the Earth and Aid the Thirsty
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4
Eco-Friendly Folding Packaging
Eco-Friendly Folding Packaging
Timberland Earthkeepers Shoebox Encourages Reuse
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3
Interior Greenery Technology
Interior Greenery Technology
The E Home Concept Connects People with Nature Using Digital Tech
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2
Piped Paperback Storage
Piped Paperback Storage
Industrial Bookshelves Bind Your Library into the Structure of Your Home
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1
Floating Balcony Pools
Floating Balcony Pools
The Aquaria Grande is Sculptural and Luxurious
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