The May 2015 eco innovations include environmentally conscious products and services, from new technologies that enable consumers to be more sustainable to crafty recycling projects and clever packaging design.
Hydroponic technology is becoming increasingly popular, which is essentially a self-watering way of growing plants, often without soil. This enables new ways for city dwellers to participate in urban gardening in the form of microfarms that are also easy to use. There also continues to be an increased focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging. Examples include several instances of food packages, from rice paper pizza boxes to complete lunch kits and takeout containers. Natural ingredients are also in high demand.
When it comes to May 2015 eco transportation, there is an added emphasis on public transportation and bicycles (both electric and standard).
Top 85 Eco Trends in May
From Litterbug Shaming Campaigns to Alternative Vegetarian Meatballs:
Alyson Wyers — May 30, 2015 — Eco
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Upcycled Plastic Sculptures
Czech Artist Veronika Richterova Makes Creative Art from PET Plastics
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Complete Lunch Kits
Al Parque's Portable Lunch Box Design Totes a Salad, Sandwich and Drink
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Mystic Woodland Installations
Ione Thorkelsson's 'Arboreal Fragments' Mixes Ecology and Design
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Desert Water Makers
This Innovative Concept Imagines Gathering H2O in the Driest Conditions
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Autonomous Electric Vehicles
The Chevrolet FNR Concept Appeals to Young Chinese Consumers
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3D-Printed Solar Engines
Andreas Haeuser's DIY Solar Energy Panels Have a Low-Temperature Engine
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Vertical Aeroponic Gardens
LA Urban Farms' Tower Gardens Save Water, Space and Time
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Reused Tube Hangers
Each Piece of the Trempel Collection is Cut from a Single Cardboard Pipe
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Hydroponic Home Gardens
Earth Prime's Personal Garden Helps to Grow Inexpensive Food at Home
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LEGO Bottle Caps
Clever Caps Link Up with LEGO for Useful Bottle Cap Recycling
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Off-Grid Vacation Homes
This Vacation Home in Hawaii Cost Only $23,000 to Build
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Eco-Friendly Takeout Packaging
This Sustainable Food Packaging is Perfect for a Picnic
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Eco Popsicle Packaging
Vegetable and Fruit Treats are Wrapped in Green, Recyclable Sleeves
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Smart Greenhouses
The SmartGreenHouse Offers a Twist on Urban Gardening
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Produce-Only Restaurants
CORE Kitchen's Healthy Fast Food is Made Purely From Fresh Produce
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Homemade Plantable Paper
This DIY Plantable Seed Paper Project Lets You Give Back for Earth Day
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Effortless Gardening Kits
GardenIn's Zero-Maintenance System Comes Out of the Box Pre-Assembled
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Self-Cleaning Pools
Artists Create a Natural Albeit Temporary Swimming Area in London, England
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Community Hub Supermarkets
This Award-Winning Whole Foods Austin Location is a Retail Playground
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Garden-to-Table Cafes
This Kreuzberg Garden Project is an Organic Food Hub with a Quaint Cafe
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Galactic Gardening Pods
AstroGro is a 3D-Printed and Self-Sustainable Micro Farming Concept
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Recyclable Retail Shelving
Trumari's Eco-Friendly Retail Display Solutions are Vibrant and Compact
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Sustainable Timber Playgrounds
These Eco-Friendly Rocking Chair Animals are Playful & Attractive
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Wireless Recharging Electric Bikes
These E-Bikes Can Power Up at Unmanned Docking Stations
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Handmade Bicycle Kits
JIGLESS is a 3D-Printed Kit for Building a Bicycle at Home
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Elegant Geometric Lighting
The Nanoleaf Gem is the World's First Decor LED Bulb
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Stick-On Window Planters
Spoon and Tomago's Paper Planter Are Versatile and Compact
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Curved Illuminated Buildings
The International Youth Culture Centre Building Glows With LED Lights
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Smart Payment Mugs
Users Can Pay For Their Drinks Using the Environmentally Friendly Coffee Cup
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Sustainable Saharan Cities
The City Sand Tower Concept is Envisioned For the Sahara Desert
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Low-Tech Lumber Irons
This Wooden De-Wrinkler Rids Your Clothes of Creases with Elbow Grease
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Carbon Neutral Travel Sites
Eco Travel Agency GreenHotelWorld Offsets CO2 Emissions for Free
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Energy-Saving Facades
This Smart Facade Blocks Light When Exposed to Strong Sunlight
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Eco Water Pitchers
The Soma Watcher Pitcher Purifies with a Coconut Shell Carbon Filter
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Eco Strawberry Packaging
This Frozen Fruit Bag Idea is Resourceful, Adaptable and Earth-Conscious
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Solar-Powered Garden Tillers
This DIY Backyard Tiller Reduces Noise and Energy Consumption
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Eco Branding Initiatives
Apple and The Conservation Fund Team Up to Encourage Sustainability
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Modern Planting Pods
Herbie is an Indoor Garden Accessory for the Urban Farmer
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Flat-Packed Footwear Pouches
The 'Pikkpack Shoes by You' Packaging Shows How Portable It Is
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Rice Pizza Packaging
This Single-Serving Flatbread is Wrapped with Reference to Its Ingredients
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Mushroom Harvesting Logs
2funguys' Mushroom Logs Feature Shitake and Oyster Varieties
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Clothing Repair Pop-Ups
The Patagonia Worn Wear Truck is Travelling Across the US Fixing Gear
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Fruitful Rooftop Gardens
Cloud 9 is an Exciting New Philadelphia Urban Farming Initiative
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Contemporary Candle Warmers
This Candle-Powered Heater Cooks Food and Enhances Interiors' Ambience
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Eco Printing Materials
Agridust Reduces 3D Printing Waste by Using Food Scraps and Compost
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Reinforced Bamboo Toothbrushes
A Yumaki Teeth Cleaner is Manufactured with Metal and Woody Grass
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Solar Stained Glass
Current Window is a Sustainable Stained Glass Project
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Sustainable City Hall Buildings
The Buenos Aires City Hall Was Designed By Foster + Partners
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Solar-Powered Beacons
Fujitsu's Newest Proximity Technology is Powered by the Sun
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Organic Bath Salts
Etsy's Ravenscourt Apothecary Shop Boasts Naturally Scented Products
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Grid-Inspired Gardening Apps
Garden Squared Helps Users Plan and Track Land Plots
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3D-Printed Cube Planters
Cubify's Vertical Gardening Collection Features Wall-Hung Pots
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Eco-Conscious Country Initiatives
Costa Rica Is the First to Run On 100% Renewable Electricity
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Eco Vending Machines
Volkswagen's Think Blue Vending Machine Accepts Old Batteries As Payment
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Secure Solar Bikeways
This South Korean Highway Bike Route is Lined with Solar Panels
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All-Natural Soap Subscriptions
This Organic Beauty Subscription Box Deals in Eco-Friendly Soap
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Burlap Sack Laptop Sleeves
The Computer Accessories are Made From Upcycled Coffee Bags and Leather
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Eco-Friendly Hobby Subscriptions
Green Kid Crafts Playfully Teaches Children About the Environment
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Upcycled Bottle Bedding
W Hotels Totes Eco Luxury with Sheets Made from Upcycled Plastic Bottles
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Fancy Upcycled Meals
Through WastED, Food Scraps Are Turned into Gourmet Meals
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Fruit Shrub Collections
BrazelBerries Provides Edibles Right Outside People's Homes
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Solar Travel Pods
The Spartan Superways' Futuristic Transportation Units Free Up Road Space
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Energy-Generating Boilers
This Flow Energy Smart Boiler Heats Your Home and Generates Electricity
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Rotary Travel Mugs
The R-Cup Enables the User to Swing His Drink to Keep It Warm
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Personal Portable Power
MetAir Solstice Provides LED Light and a USB Charger Wherever Its Needed
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Eco-Friendly Breweries
This Guinness Brewhouse Has LEED Platinum Certification
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Agricultural Water Infographics
This Interactive Looks at California's Drought from Another Angle
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Floating Power Plants
These Enormous Japanese Solar Plants Will Produce 3,300 MWh of Energy
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Metro Vegetable Gardens
This Hydroponic Tokyo Garden Takes Up Space on the Subway Line
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Connected Street Lights
Los Angeles' LED Street Lights Can Be Monitored Online
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Plant Doctor Networks
The Plantwise Plant Clinics Addresses Food Security with a Knowledge Bank
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Sustainable Shopping Apps
Orange Harp is an Exclusively Eco-Friendly Shopping Platform
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Empowering Food Projects
The Campus Kitchen Uses Gardens to Educate Kids on Food Waste and Hunger
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Fresh Garden Billboards
FCB Mayo Peru's Anti-Pollution Ad Grows Lettuce
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Scooter Taxi Services
Ride-Sharing App Scooterino is Like Uber in Rome Except for Scooters
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Adaptable Lawn Seeds
Gro-Sure's Aqua Gel Lawn Product Flourishes in Problem Areas, Sun and Shade
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Eco Easter Eggs
This Organic Chocolate Treat is Bundled in a Biodegradable Shell
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Charitable Devout Projects
Socality's Water Project Raises Awareness Through Events and Meetups
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Litterbug-Shaming Campaigns
Hong Kong's Anti-Litter Cleanup Initiative Calls Out People Who Litter
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Pollution Tampons Tests
Feminine Hygiene Products are Being Used to Identify Toxins in Rivers
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Commuter Tardy Slips
South African Commuters Can Send a Late Note to Their Bosses in Train Delays
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Multitasking Computer Servers
Nerdalize Offers Two in One Servers and Home Heating Solutions
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Flavored Face Wipes
Neat Cheeks' Face Wipes for Kids Makes Cleaning Up Messes Sweet
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Alternative Vegetarian Meatballs
IKEA is Launching a Vegetarian Version of Their Swedish Meatballs
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Recyclable Coffee Pods
SolaBev's Single-Serve Coffee Pods Reduce Environmental Waste
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All-in-One Camper Kits
The CampIt Camping Kit is Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Cooling Mushroom Packaging
Mushroom Packaging Creates Customizable and Compostable Solutions
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Upcycled Vegetable Packaging
Anina Packages Plant-Based Ready Meals in Upcycled Waste Vegetables
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Modern Indoor Farm Stands
Lettuce Grow Helps You Grow Your Own Groceries at Home
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
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
Recycling Plant Fashion Shoots
Stella Mccartney's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Spotlight Cara Delevingn
Paper-Based Tray Packaging
Verday Vegan Meats are Packed in Shallow Food Trays Made for Recycling
Hydroponic Plant-Growth Ecosystems
The Square Greens Pod is a Compact Device to Cultivate Food
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Sustainable Ecommerce Packaging
RollsPack Creates Eco-Sense to Change Sustainable Packaging
Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires
These Goodyear Sustainable Tires Have Traction-Tracking Treads
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging
Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
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
Seaweed-Crafted Watch Packaging
ID Genève Develops New Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Concentrated Recycled Container Cleaners
WildClean Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products are Toxin-Free
Planet-Friendly Personal Care
Canary Launches Eco-Friendly Personal Care Line, Led by Luke Wilson
Recyclable Takeout Packaging
Coveris and Notpla Partnered on Sustainable Foodservice Packaging
Fiber-Based Food Packaging
Hinojosa Unveils the New 'Foodservice' Packaging in Three Formats
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Refillable Beauty Brands
Maya's Thoughtfully Designed Cosmetics Combat Plastic Waste
Eco-Friendly Spirit Packaging
Diageo and EcoSpirits Partnered on New Circular Packaging
Bio-Based Beauty Packaging
Holmen Iggesund and Yangi Partner for Bio-Based Packaging Solutions
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Sustainable Edible Cups
Haeckels Launches a Chic Edible Cup Offering to Help the Environment
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
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"
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Eco-Friendly Bottled Waters
Cove Biodegradable Water Bottles are Arriving in LA in December
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Environmentally Conscious Bag Collections
Samsonite Introduces the Ecodiver Collection in the US
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Eco-Friendly Paper Packaging
Sourceful Debuts a New Paper Pouch to Compete with Plastic Packaging
Climate-Awareness Yogurt Labels
Oatly Unveils New Climate Footprint Labels on its Packaging
Ocean Plastic Indoor Gardens
Ocean by Ingarden is Made Out of Ocean Plastic Waste
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Biodegradable Vegan Soap Packaging
Alara Erthnii Designs the Packioli Soap Packaging
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Heat-Sealable Paper-Wrap Materials
Orlandi Launches the EcoPro™ Paper-Wrap Sustainable Packaging
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Aluminum-Packaged Hand Soaps
Grove Co. Debuted New Branding and Packaging
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
Cultivated Pet Foods
Meatly is Introducing the UK to a Sustainable, Ethical Pet Food Solution
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Aluminum-Packaged Laundry Soaps
ECOS Introduces the New Ultra-Concentrated Laundry Detergent
Eco-Friendly Smartphones
HMD Announced Three New Nokia Phones as Eco-Friendly Options
Sustainable Potato Bags
'Brown Bag Potatoes' Get a New Sustainable Bag for E-Commerce Packaging
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Nature-Themed City Apparel
The North Face Launches the Urban Ecology Collection
Sustainable Cereal Packaging
Weetabix Now Features Fully Recyclable Packaging
Eco-Friendly Cannabis Packaging
Hippo Premium Packaging Earth Friendly Collection is Sustainable
Green Thermoformed Cardboard Trays
Cascades Launches Innovative Packaging for Fresh Produce
Performance Organic Skincare
May Botanicals is a New Organic Skincare Brand by Georgia May Jagger
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
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
Plastic-Free Solid Cosmetics
ATTITUDE's Solid Makeup Line is Housed in Biodegradable Packaging
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Ethical Alternative Search Engines
'Take Care' Helps Consumers find Companies Focused on Ethics
Eco-Friendly Pub Guides
Heineken's Green Pub Guide Spotlights Sustainability Efforts
Eco-Friendly QSR Coffee Lids
Tim Hortons Plans to Migrate to Using Sustainable Cutlery in 2023
Ethical Fashion Search Engines
Bing Launches the 'Ethical Shopping' Hub in the US and Canada
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
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
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
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
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Eco Fashion Shipping Initiatives
Olive Reusable Packaging Keeps Clothes Out of Landfills
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Women's Day-Inspired Handbag Collections
HIE Introduces a New International Women's Day Collection
Carbon-Conscious Oat Beverages
These Vegan Beverages for Kids Label Their Carbon Footprint
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Empowering Period Campaigns
Natracare Launched the Project #Bekind Campaign in May
Ready-to-Pick Microgreen Varieties
Bioplants Introduces Its Inouï Microgreen Range in Supermarkets
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals
These Jar-Borne Warm Meals Are Nutritious and Deliciously Meat-Free
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
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
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Plant-Based Billboard Takeovers
Birds Eye Promoted a Plant-Based Range & Challenged Competitors
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
Reduced Plastic Deli Packaging
The Volpi Eco-Pack™ Has 80% Less Plastic Than Alternatives
IoT-Integrated Vertical Gardens
Hexagro's Smart Vertical Garden Clovy Revolutionizes Urban Farming
Sustainable Beauty Brand Initiatives
Yves Rocher's Eco Initiatives Help to Conserve BioDiversity
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
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Eco-Friendly Meal Kit Initiatives
Blue Apron and Planet FWD Have Partnered for a Net-Zero Goal
Vegetarian-Only Delivery Services
Zomato Introduces the New Pure Veg Mode for Vegetarian Consumers
Plant-Based Processing Aids
Kerry Debuts Two Plant-Based Processing Aids for Enhanced Beer Quality
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
Ready-to-Prepare Frozen Veggie Products
These New Green Giant Products Come in Three Varieties
Plant-Aiding Hydroponic Systems
turf is an Energy-Harvesting Conceptual Cultivation System
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Sustainable Vertically Grown Lettuce
Coop Debuts a Vertically Farmed Lettuce with Compostable Bags
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes