Neckties made from spider silk, blended fruit juices made from misshapen produce and jerky snack made from eggplants are among some of the top April 2017 eco design ideas.
Throughout these emerging eco design concepts, one of the most prevalent themes is a focus on offering more sustainable versions of commonly used products. Two of the most standout examples of this include Memphis Meats' cruelty-free, lab-grown chicken and Stone Brewing Full Circle Pale Ale, which is brewed with 100% wastewater.
To spread messages about the importance of caring for the environment, some unique outdoor campaigns are being created. Recently, Toyota installed an air-purifying billboard to advertise a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, while beer brand Tiger is sharing art across London that is made with Air-Ink, which is sourced from city pollutants.
Top 45 Eco Design Ideas in April
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Portable Self-Sufficient Homes
This Sustainable and Autonomous House is Solely Run on Solar Power
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Eco-Friendly Adult Scooters
The 'OjO' Commuter Scooter Offers Solid Range and Speed
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Solar Panel Security Cameras
The 'Solar Cam' HD Outdoor Security Camera Draws Energy from the Sun
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Photovoltaic Skating Rinks
This Concept Uses Ice Skating to Generate Electricity
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Solar Panel Window Coverings
The 'Solar Blind' Solar Window Coverings Generate Power
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Eco-Friendly Cork Surfboards
The 'KORKO' Surfing Surfboard is Sustainable Crafted and Affordable
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Organic Ocean Waste Stools
The 'Zostera' Sitting Stool is Made from Eelgrass and Bio-Resin
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Solar Window Pane Chargers
The Notos Solar Window Charger Keeps Devices Running
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Healthy Biodegradable Food Packaging
This Anti-Microbial Food Packing Material Degrades Naturally
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Slim Solar Smartphone Cases
The 'Synthetic' Solar iPhone Case Enables Eco-Friendly Charging
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Affordable Fully Electric Vehicles
Volvo Cars Announced an EV with a 250 Mile Range for 2019
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Energy-Generating Vehicles
The 'Changan' Ultra-Efficient Vehicle Harnesses Power from Many Sources
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Biodegradable Seagrass Packaging
Felix Pottinger has Designed a Packaging System for Food
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Ugly Fruit Juices
Misfit Juicery Takes Misshapen Produce and Blends Them into Beverages
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Vegan Deli Restaurants
Montreal's Gusta Foods is a New Gourmet, Plant-Based Restaurant
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Opulent Electric Convertibles
The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Features an Electric Powertrain
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Garden Highway Structures
The 'Green Circle' Balances the Offset of Highway Roads in Urban Areas
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Competitively Priced Electric Cars
The Lucid Motors Air Will Cost Less Than a Tesla Model S
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Soaring French Sky Gardens
The Occitanie Tower Will Be the City of Toulouse's First Skyscraper
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Solar Roof Hybrid Vehicles
Panasonic Developed a Solar Car Roof for the Toyota Prius
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Recycled Sneaker Containers
The New Nike Air Max Container is Made from Lids and Drink Containers
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Polluted Art Galleries
This Pop-Up Gallery Exclusively Features Art Made with Air Pollution
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Eco-Friendly Paper Laundry Detergent
Dizolve Reduces Transportation Pollution by 94 Percent
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Water-Only Cleaning Cloths
e-cloth's 'Safe Home Baby Care Set' Cleans Without Harsh Chemicals
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Realistic Driving Performance Toys
The Enduro Toy Cars are Interactive and Eco-Friendly
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Completely Compostable Coffee Pods
Muskoka Roastery's Coffee Pods Completely Biodegrade in 84 Days
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LED Pest Repellers
DTM Care's Unique 4-in-1 Device is Safe to Use Anywhere Around the Home
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Spider Silk Protein Ties
The Bolt Threads Spider Silk Ties are Crafted from Lab-Harvested Fibers
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Water-Saving Shampoo Bottles
This Package Makes People Aware of Shower Water Consumption
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Inked Pollution Murals
These Awareness-Raising Billboards Were Made with Air-Ink Technology
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Biodynamic Breakfast Cereals
This Cinnamon Cereal Boasts Alternative Agriculture Products
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Eco Egg-Dyeing Kits
The Eco-Eggs Carton Teaches Kids to Dye Eggs Naturally
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Air Filtration Billboards
Toyota's "Eco-Billboard" Removes Nitrogen Dioxide from the Air
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Three-Wheel Mobility Systems
The Mercane TRANSBOARD v2 is an Eco-Friendly Electric “Kickscooter”
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Single-Origin Chocolate Eggs
Chococo's Chocolate Eggs for Easter Boast Cocoa from a Single Source
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Coffee Leaf Teas
Wize Monkey Makes Tea from the Leaves of the Coffee Plant
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Date-Based Liquid Sweeteners
Clarks' New Date Syrup Serves as a Healthier Alternative to Sugar
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Eggplant Jerky Snacks
Power Plant is Now Making Alternative Jerky Meat with Eggplants
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Sustainable Lab-Grown Poultry
The Memphis Meats Lab-Grown Chicken was Unveiled in Two Dishes
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Eco Fabric Scrap Accessories
The Arvin Goods Socks and Underwear are Made without Water Use
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Magnetized Bicycle Storage Accessories
The Digirit Pedal Park Keeps Bikes from Falling Over
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Wastewater-Brewed Beers
Stone Brewing Full Circle Pale Ale is Made Using 100% Wastewater
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Infant-Friendly Face Creams
Chantecaille's Orange Blossom Face Cream is Rich in Organic Plant Oils
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Upcycled Delivery Bikes
Deliveroo's Upcycled Bike is Made with Unused Kitchen Tools
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Gluten-Free Rice Nectars
Suzanne’s Specialties' Rice Nectar is an All-Natural Sweetener
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Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers
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Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
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Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Compostable Smartphone Chargers
The treed Eco-Friendly Wireless Charger is for Qi-Enabled Devices
Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings
Wallflower Architecture + Design Creates the Touching Eden House
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Futuristic Mars-Themed Cafes
Unseenbird Designs the Striking Sik Mul Sung Cafe
Circular Eco-Friendly Minimal Lamps
Enkei Introduces the Sustainable Reminder (001) Lamp
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Earth Day-Honoring Apparel Capsules
Christopher RÆBURN Presents the New Earthkeepers Collection
Refillable Shower Gel Systems
Wild's Shower Gel Refills are Compostable and Plastic-Free
Ocean Waste-Made Office Chairs
Okamura Designs the Sphere Office Chair from Fishing Nets
Artichoke Waste Soap Packaging
The 'Packioli' Zero-Waste Packaging by Alara Ertenü is Sustainable
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
Estudio Focaccia Prieto Conceptualizes Self-Sustaining Island Cities
Vibrant 3D-Printed Designs
UAUPROJECT Uses Only Compostable or Recyclable Materials
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires
These Goodyear Sustainable Tires Have Traction-Tracking Treads
Upcycled Leather Bag Designs
Síofra Caherty Turns Waste Materials into Special Bag Designs
Sustainably Inked Whisky Bottles
These Johnnie Walker Bottles Use Ink Made from Air Pollution
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Carbon-Absorbing Street Murals
Volkswagen Canada Lauched a Pollution-Eating Mural in Toronto
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Eye-Popping Eco Backpacks
Terra Thread's 'Earth Backpacks' Are Made from 100% Organic Cotton
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Seeded Biodegradable Toilet Paper
Avia Revivi Designs the O-SOW to Encourage Plant Growth
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Exterior-Inspired Restaurant Designs
YOD Group Designs the New Terra Restaurant Space
Plant-Covered Facade Factories
Rollimarchini Architects Designs the New Factory Facades in Vietnam
Mockup-Inspired Garden Structures
New Affiliates & Samuel Stewart-Halevy Create Testbeds
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Plant-Covered Concrete Homes
Studio Symbiosis Designs the Villa KD45 in Delhi with a Terraced Roof
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Mycelium Textile Pavilions
Inhabiting Ecologies Was Part of the 2022 Chart Art Fair
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
Biodegradable Vegan Soap Packaging
Alara Erthnii Designs the Packioli Soap Packaging
Sustainable Modern Dish Towels
Functional Modern Dish Towels Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Dino-Themed Water Cartons
Boxed Water is Taking a Bite Out of Pollution with Jurassic World
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Sustainable Technology Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Collection is Chic
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
Aegg Introduces Two New Wine Bottle Designs at Imbibe Live
Human-Centric Biophilic Designs
Greenmood Develops Acoustic Innovations Stemming from Biophlics
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Aluminum-Packaged Hand Soaps
Grove Co. Debuted New Branding and Packaging
Eco-Friendly Smartphones
HMD Announced Three New Nokia Phones as Eco-Friendly Options
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Eco-Friendly Cannabis Packaging
Hippo Premium Packaging Earth Friendly Collection is Sustainable
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces
Maison August and Atelier Ochre Design the Garden of Edyn
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Self-Sustaining Houses
Archiopteryx Designs the People Tree House in Noida, India
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Sustainable Joint Graphic Accessories
Arvin Goods Joins Anwar Carrots on a New Graphic Collection
Game Show-Style Billboards
Zenb Created an Outdoor Advertisement in the Style of Wheel of Fortune
Low-Waste Sustainable Spritzes
The Sustainable Spritz Eliminates the Need for Single-Use Glasses
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
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
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Pollution-Absorbing Murals
The Bruichladdich Distillery 'We Also Make Whisky' Mural is Progressive
Upcycled Ingredient Meal Kits
The Green Chef Earth Month Selects Menu Has 12 Options
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Plantable Phone Cases
The iGreen Cover Sprouts Flowers and Herbs When Planted After Use
Vegan Vehicle Interiors
BMW and MINI Will Offer Vegan Interiors From 2023
Living Plant DIY Chairs
Front/ Highlights Themes of Nature with the Green Hideaway Chair
Sustainable Sports Apparel
Umbro Launches the Undyed Collection to Encourage Sustainable Practices
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
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
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Eco-Friendly Navigation Features
Google Maps Allows Eco-Conscious Trip Planning
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium
ODA Presents a Look at the Terrarium Cheong-Dam Design
Plant-Based Billboard Takeovers
Birds Eye Promoted a Plant-Based Range & Challenged Competitors
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Algae-Dyed Sustainable Clothing
Vollebak Joins Living Ink on a New Experimental T-Shirt
Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
Eco-Friendly Pasta Campaigns
Barilla Celebrates World Pasta Day with a New Campaign Initiative
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Society-Reflective Spring Fashion
YONGHAO XIE Presents Into a Better World for the SS23 Season
Circular Collaborative Seating Designs
Aquafil Joins noho and ECONYL on a New Project
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Turtle-Shaped Bamboo Restaurants
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Turtle Restaurant on the Coast
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Leather Waste Beanbag Chairs
Studio Simone Post Joins Yoon Seok-Hyeon on Four-Tenths
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Hopeful Design Installations
Annemoon Geurts Presents the Evolving Harmony Exhbition
Earth Month Skincare Projects
Orpheus Skin Partners with The Green Project for Eco Initiative
Earthy Tiger-Motif Lifestyle Designs
RAW EMOTIONS Delivers the ALL GREEN EVERYTHING Capsule
Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures
Querkraft Designs the Pavilion Inspired by Wind Towers