These eco marketing innovations range from farm-promoting social platforms to online gardening communities that aim to connect organic food enthusiasts with like-minded individuals and businesses that share their similar values. In addition to examples that promote locally sourced food, other standouts include social media campaigns that aim to end food waste in America.
The 'Ugly Fruits & Veg' campaign invites Facebook, Twitter and Instagram users to photograph their misshapen produce while promoting it as edible rather than as something that should be discarded because of its less than perfect appearance.
Other standouts include Miracle Gro's blogger partnerships and digital garden campaigns that are reflective of the brand's millennial appeal. By using the power of social media and sharing consumers' eco values, the company proves it is not only for boomers who love to garden but also for younger generations who are passionate about environmental responsility.
14 Eco Marketing Innovations
From Farm-Promoting Social Platforms to Online Gardening Communities:
Jana Pijak — Oct 16, 2015 — Eco
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Gardening Blogger Projects
Miracle-Gro and Oh Joy! Team Up to Share DIY Garden Projects
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Pop-Up Grocery Stores
The Market Mobile in Ottawa Brings Healthy Foods to Underprivileged Areas
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Ugly Produce Campaigns
The Ugly Fruit & Veg Social Campaign Discourages Food Waste in America
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Gardening Inspiration Campaigns
Miracle-Gro's 'Grow Something Greater' is Styled Like Pinterest
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Social Tree-Planting Initiatives
100% Cork Makes It Possible to Plant a Tree with a Facebook Like
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Local Produce Apps
'Buy Local NB' is an App That Connects People to Local Produce in New Brunswick
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Regenerative Eco Currency
BitSeed Proposes the Use of Virtual Money to Plant 1 Billion Trees
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Floral Confession Booths
Moonpig's Shed-Inspired Installation Promotes Its Flower Delivery Service
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Blossoming Emoji Gardens
Miracle-Gro's Crowdsourced Digital Garden is Made of Floral Icons
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Online Gardening Communities
Soil Mate is a Social Media Platform for Eco Enthusiasts
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Farm-Promoting Social Platforms
The Ontario Farm Fresh Instagram Page Spotlights Local Businesses
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Photogenic Garden Contests
Pennington's Lawn & Garden Envy Contests Offer Prizes to Facebook Fans
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Rainforest Protection Campaigns
Brother's Latest Initiative Aims to Safeguard 2000 Acres of Trees
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24-Hour Eco Initiatives
'Trees for Trees' Aims to Plant 10,000 Trees in 24 Hours
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The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Gen-Alpha Targeted Packaging Designs
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Farming-Inspired Cocktail Menus
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Hemp-Infused Product Marketplaces
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Banana-Promoting Goat Yoga Sessions
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One-Stop Wellness Marketplaces
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Animal Welfare Campaigns
The Humane League Targets the Grocery Chain Food Lion
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
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Plant-Based Pop Star Campaigns
Alpro and Zara Larsson Partnered for a New Campaign
Condiment Marketing Campaigns
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Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
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Experiential Marketing Campaigns
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Ultraviolet Food Storage Gadgets
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Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
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Sustainable Food Waste Cosmetics
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Packaged Microgreens Expansions
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Waste-Minimizing Household Cleaners
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Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Advanced Indoor Farming Solutions
Just Vertical and NuLeaf Farms Address Food Insecurity
Healthful Grocer Wellness Campaigns
United Supermarkets 28-Day Challenge Campaign is Rewarding
Eco Living Vertical Towers
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Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
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Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
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Sustainable Retailer Packaging Updates
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CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
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Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Workplace-Inspired Salad Campaigns
BrightFarms Launches the Salad Freaks in the Workplace Campaign
Cultivated Meat Commercialization Initiatives
Meatable & TruMeat Embrace Commercialization Efforts
Farm-to-Table Lifestyle Apparel
Walmart x Anwar Carrots Debut the 'Homegrown Collection'
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Purpose-Driven Wellness Brands
Koala Eco is Reflecting on Its Business Growth and Trajectory
Whimsical Garden Product Campaigns
Where the Good Things Gro Brings the Enchanted Garden to Life
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines
Burberry x Highgrove Mix Fashion & Environmental Stewardship
Irish Tillage Advancements
Irish Distillers and Bank Of Ireland Launch a Sustainable Loan Program
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens
Instafarm Lets Restaurants Grow Their Own Ingredients
Organic Breakfast Campaigns
Nature's Path Introduced a New Campaign with "Brother Nature"
Chef-Crafted Vegetable Blends
Diane von Furstenberg Launches OKO
Ecosystem Restoration Platforms
Green Wedge Helps You Reduce Carbon Footprint Through Restoration
Waste Diversion Grocer Initiatives
Giant Food and Divert Partnered to Combat Food Waste
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Grocery Insights Tools
Broccoli's Bag Analyzes Grocery Spending, Diet Habits, and Health Impact
Radically Transparent Food Models
The Open Food Company Launches a $3M Seed Round
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Bali-Inspired Cooking Products
These Big Tree Farms Bali Products Respond to Gen Z Appetites
Plant-Based Infant Formula Campaigns
Else Nutrition Launches the 'Formula for Change' Campaign
Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours
EF Ultimate Break's Andiamo Campaign Targets Gen Z and Millennials
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Game Day-Focused Grocer Campaigns
Natural Grocers is Running Big Game Deals for the Super Bowl
Collaboration Prepackaged Plant-Based Foods
Gosh! and Urban Eat Partnered for Plant-Based fare
Health-Focused Retail Campaigns
Health-E Commerce Encourages a Home Medicine Cabinet Restock
Canadian-Focused Campaigns
Maple Leaf Foods Sparks Pride with Its 'Look for the Leaf’ Campaign
Upcycled Fruit Chews
Climate Candy Turns Unharvested Imperfect Produce into Sweet Treats
Celebrity Wellness Brand Expansions
Bob Marley's Estate Expanded into Natural Health Markets
Vibrant Organic Product Branding
Fruit Bliss Introduces Its First Packaging Redesign in Ten Years
Tree-Planting Retail Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Browne Family Vineyard Partner
Naturally Powered Skincare
The New Lush Skincare Range Features 16 Different Fruits & Vegetables
Food Insecurity-Fighting Partnerships
Cox Farms Strives to Support Feeding America's Mission
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Agentic Marketing Platforms
Microsoft and Publicis Build AI-Driven Marketing Ecosystems
Shelf-Stable Tinned Vegetables
Row 7 Seed Co. Offers Beets with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and More
Avocado Oil-Based Product Campaigns
Chosen Foods Debuts the Chosen to Save Food Campaign
Branded Nutrition-Focused Challenges
Fresh Express is Launching the Fresh Start Challenge
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
TV Personality-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Lucky Energy Drink Taps Brittany Cartwright
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Regenerative Organic Matcha Products
Wild Orchard Debuts at Sprouts Farmers Market
Expansive Meat-Free Food Campaigns
The Meat Free Made Easy! Campaign Features Over 40 Brands
Plant-Powered Superfood Meals
GRUBBY's Plant Points Menu Helps People Eat 30 Unique Plants Weekly
Sustainability-Focused International Strategies
Haier Group Expands Sustainable Ecosystems
Grocer-Branded Organic Eggs
Natural Grocers Launches Its Brand of Certified Pasture-Raised Eggs
Consumer Review Platforms
Discover Real Brand Experiences with DapplePot’s Community Insights
Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies
Emerald Ecovations Partners with Octoen
Co-Funded Canned Tomatoes Campaigns
The EU Funds the RED GOLD FROM EUROPE Campaign
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Curated Eco-Conscious Gift Collections
Pine Heights Market Focuses on the Conscious Commerce Space
Student-Designed Reusable Bags
These Metcalfe’s Market Reusable Shopping Bags Celebrate the Earth
Kid-Designed Retail Bags
East of England Co-op sells bags supporting local communities
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Human-First Marketing Agencies
Alev Digital Prioritizes Human Creativity Over AI-Generated Content
Sustainability-Focused Cultivated Meat Partnerships
Meatable Announces Its Plans to Collaborate
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
In-Game Tree-Planting Initatives
Dots.eco & Candivore Debut an Eco Initiative for Match Masters
Urban Food Ecosystems
This Living Sphere Presents a Self Contained Food Production System
Food-Focused Social Platforms
Flavorist Expands Flavorist Food App Access to the General Public
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Nourishing Community-Focused Initiatives
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Efforts During the Holidays
Plant-Based Food Ingredient Ranges
These New ViaMia Products are Ready-to-Use
Digital Philosophy Networks
Belief.garden Helps You Map, Share, and Discuss Personal Beliefs
Native Plant-Focused Initiatives
World Wildlife Fund Canada Partners with Loblaw Companies
Family-Operated Organic Brands
Olivia's Organics Boasts Greens, Vegetables & Fruit Products
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
Virtual Dining Platform Expansions
GreetEat Corp. Expands to All Users in North America
Eco-Friendly Tourism Campaigns
Dominica Launches a New Tourism Campaign Dubbed 'Nature of Love'
Retailer-Led Climate Working Groups
Thrive Market Launches Climate Action Working Group
Digital Plant-Based Assistants
Veggify Helps Plan Vegan Meals and Discover New Plant-Based Recipes
Unified Grocery Platforms
Riesbeck’s And eGrowcery Launch Streamlined Digital Shopping Experience
Crunchy Greens Salad Mixes
Olivia’s Organics Greenhouse Grown Comes in Two Varieties
Plant-Based Food Tracking Programs
Gosh! Plant Points Encourages Plant-Based Eating
Pre-Portioned Food-Centric Holiday Campaigns
Dorot Gardens Launches 'Make a Note to Grab Dorot'
Agricultural Support Projects
Julius Meinl and Fairtrade Organizations Support Farmers in India
Athlete-Backed Educational Food Programs
Electrolux Group Tapped Brandon Miller for Food Heroes
Fruit Tree Edible Neighbourhoods
The Rijnvliet Project Integrates Food Growing into Community Life
Free-From Private Label Cleaners
Nature Grocers Brand Household Cleaners Come in Six Options
Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens
Your Greenhouse is Your Kitchen Transforms into a Community Space
Urban Greening Infrastructure
GreenPublic Connects Communities With Cities for Tree Planting
AI-Powered Customer Personalization Features
eGrowcery and Birdzi Form a Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Platform Infrastructure Projects
Enviromates Launches the Enviromates.earth Platform
Regional Agricultural Export Campaigns
essential COSTA RICA Partners with Amazon Ads
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Ultra-Red Sweet Tomatoes
Windset Farms® Unveil its New Produce Innovations at the IFPA Show
Cultivated Beef Solutions
Evergreen Select Rebrands Omeat To Stabilize Supply
Tech-Enhanced Marketing Tools
Sprout Social Has Introduced Upgrades to Its Customer Care Platform
Plant-Based Wellness Digital Storefronts
The Sisters of the Valley Debuts a New Digital Storefront
Structural Smart Indoor Gardens
The Plantafrom Smart Indoor Garden is Sustainably Designed
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
Collective Participation Campaigns
Garnier Launches the Collective for the Planet Program
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Green Career Marketplaces
Find Environmental Roles Easily With Environmental Job Boards Platform
Shared Cooking Platforms
Wheat Helps Friends Combine Ingredients At Home For Smarter Cooking
Fermented Vegetable Meat Alternatives
GRUBBY and Symplicity Collaborated on Limited-Edition Dishes
Vegan Career Networks
Connect With Ethical Employers Through WorkVeg’s Job Board Platform
Garden Management Tools
Veggie Stats Helps Users Track And Optimize Vegetable Garden Tasks
Compact Autonomous Farms
Canopii Unveils the Official Canopii Robotic Greenhouse