While it is no secret that consumers are eager to cut back on waste and reduce their environmental footprint, the November 2016 eco trends demonstrate that recycled fashion is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways of going green.
Unlike in the past, green clothing options are now just as chic as their fast fashion counterparts. For instance, the brand Girlfriend Collective designs stylish leggings that are made from old water bottles. Similarly, I AM NOT A VIRGIN uses materials that are normally found in landfills to create ultra-chic sweaters.
Of course, style-conscious upcycling is not just limited to clothing. Indeed, the November 2016 eco trends demonstrate that accessories are also a popular choice for consumers looking for easy ways to go green. Some examples of eco-friendly accessories include salvaged roof handbags created by the organization People for Urban Progress, Tempus' reclaimed wood watches and a pair of carbon-neutral runners dubbed the CO2 Shoes.
Top 100 Eco Ideas in November
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Eco Prefab Homes
This Wood House by ArchiBlox Features a Green Roof and Sustainable Wood
98
Compact Longboard Designs
The Elos Longboard Was Designed to Be as Portable as Possible
97
Efficient Retrofitted Motorcycle Vehicles
The Phaser Type 1 is Made Using a 1998 Yamaha Fazer 600
96
Personal Takeout Packaging
These WR/BR To-Go Kits Turn Cafeteria Grub Into Convenient Fast Food
95
Off-Grid Eco Homes
The 'rEvolve House' is a Tiny Home Powered Entirely by Solar Panels
94
Energy-Generating Tents
This Outdoor Camping Tent Captures Energy from the Sun for Functionality
93
Cylindrical Bamboo Huts
The Treehouse Suite is an Idyllic Beach Resort in Mexico
92
Carbon Fiber Commuter Scooters
The Moveo 2016 Foldable Electric Scooter Has a Compact Aesthetic
91
Sustainable Residential Towers
The 'Beacon' Tower Uses Heat Extraction Pumps and Solar Panels
90
Electric Bike Conversion Wheels
The Electron Wheel Turns Any Bike into an Electric Bike
89
Sustainable Paper Beer Bottles
The Carlsberg Green Fiber Bottle Does Away with Glass and Metal
88
Flood-Proof River Refuges
This Floating Pavilion Reacts to the Rise and Fall of the Water Way
87
Compact Electric Commuter Bikes
The Tern Vektron Folding Electric Commute Bike is Bosch-Powered
86
Biodegradable Food Packaging
This Material Has a Low Impact on the Environment
85
Bottle-Recycling Vase Sleeves
The 'Kami no Tsubo' Bottle Vase Turns Old Plastic Bottles into Art
84
DIY Fermentation Kits
This Kit Allows People to Create Their Own Nutritious Fermented Foods
83
Efficient Modular Light Systems
The Kiën 'LICHT 1' Light Emulates Daylight within Homes
82
Storytelling Cosmetic Shops
The Body Shop's Pop-Up Location Connects Consumers to Product Origins
81
Oasis-Inspired Museum Buildings
The Urban Heritage Museum Administration Centre is in Saudi Arabia
80
Play-Inspiring Moving Boxes
AnyVan's Cardboard Moving Boxes Transform into Castles and Forts
79
Stackable Garden Boxes
These Indoor Garden Squares Allow Users to Grow Food at Home
78
All-in-One Solar Panels
The 'SolPad' Home Solar Panel Can be Used On or Off the Grid
77
Glass Pod Accommodations
PurePods Offers a One-of-a-Kind New Zealand Experience
76
Typhoon-Strength Wind Turbines
Atsushi Shimizu's Wind Turbine Can Withstand Gale Force Winds
75
Portable Clean Energy Units
The X200 Power Hub Provides Green Energy to Appliances and Devices
74
Quirky Terrarium Designs
'Spruitje' Makes Unique Forms to Host Living Indoor Ecosystems
73
Chic Recycled Clothing
'I AM NOT A VIRGIN' Creates Recycled Clothes Using Discarded Plastic
72
Modular Desktop Terrariums
These Miniature Terrariums Offer Three Different Climates
71
Zero-Waste Meal Services
Bhagavat Life's Organic 'Wellness Meals' Create No Plastic Waste
70
Stone-Clad Mountain Schools
Batang People's Primary School Facade References the Area's Terrain
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Ethical Comfort Clothing
'PonyBabe' is Focused on Ethical Production and Sustainability
68
Trash-Made Animal Art
Bordalo II's Immaculate Wildlife Sculptures are Made from Junkyard Scraps
67
Single-Wheel Aluminum Skateboards
The 'ATOM FLIYE' Transportation Device is Hoverboard-Inspired
66
Fish-Shaped Tuna Branding
Eternal Oceans Promotes Sustainable Fishing with Stylish Packaging
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Skeletal Self-Assembly Stools
The 'shukhov' Seat Stool is Made Using Wood, Corks and More
64
Steam-Bent Wooden Lodges
This Cornish Gamekeeper's Lodge's Facade is Covered in Curving Timber
63
High-Fashion Recycled Lamps
The 'Palitios' Lamp is Crafted Using Old Fruit Crates
62
Nursery School Farms
This Nursery School Concept Could Provide Essential Skills to Children
61
Resin-Encased Desk Decor
These Functional Items Come in the Form of Wood Wrapped in Resin
60
Silicone Storage Bags
'Stasher' is a Plastic-Free, Resealable Pouch for Food and More
59
Plant-Based Coffee Cups
The 'Future Smart' Paper Cup from Huhtamaki is Full Renewable
58
Sustainable Wooden Holiday Trees
The 'Habitree' is an Alternative to Traditional Holiday Trees
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Seamless Knitwear Sweaters
Benetton's 'TV31100' is an Environmentally Friendly Seamless Sweater
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Surreptitious Solar Panels
Dyaqua's Panels are Indistinguishable from Common Building Materials
55
Reclaimed Wood Timepieces
The Tempus Men's Dress Watches are Eco-Friendly and Stylish
54
Portable Cordless Lamps
Marset's Ginger Lamp Can Easily Be Carried Around the House
53
Miniature Efficient Hybrid Cars
The New MINI Hybrid Expands the Capabilities of the Compact Car
52
Eco-Friendly Cork Backpacks
These Bags Were Designed to Help Counter the Effects of Fast Fashion
51
Sustainably Sourced Honeys
The Honey Brand Hayberya Packages Celebrates Independent Beekeepers
50
Travel-Friendly Pants
These Pants Were Designed to Be Both Sustainable and Comfortable
49
Environmentally Friendly Water Boxes
Purchasing This Packaged Water Sends Water to People in Need
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Garage Garden Pods
The 'Garden Grow Booth' Allows Gardeners to Practice in the Winter
47
Festive Bee Residences
This Bee Hotel Was Jokingly Designed to Look Like a Nightclub
46
Water-Saving Shower Attachments
'Swon' is a Cost-Effective Device That Conserves Water
45
Art-Focused Coffee Branding
This Archer Farms' Coffee Comes with Dozens of Artistic Embellishments
44
Tree-Filled Homes
'A House in Trees' Combats the Smog of the Surrounding Town
43
Biodegradable Fashion Mannequins
These Mannequin Models from Bonaveri are Completely Biodegradable
42
Sustainable Furniture Retailer Coffees
The IKEA Påtår Organic Coffee Supports Small-Scale Farmers
41
Water-Restricting Irrigation Systems
'Exilong' Watering Systems Can Reduce Water Use by 75%
40
Reclaimed 90s-Inspired Clothing
Topshop Has Released its New Eco-Friendly 'Reclaim' Collection
39
Ultra-Light Electric Bikes
The 'Air-33' is Marketed as the World's Most Affordable Electric Bike
38
Shared Electric Cars
The 'Amber One' is Designed for Sharing Rather Than Ownership
37
Upcycled Taxi Handbags
This Eco Handbag by Naveh Milo Uses a Real Taxi Top Light Box
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Natural Deodorant Sprays
This Deoderant Can Be Refilled with Only Water
35
Recycled Bottle Leggings
These Black Leggings are Made from Recycled Water Bottles
34
Ozone Water Purifiers
The O-Pen Gadget Precisely Destroys Bacteria and Viruses In Water
33
DIY Bathtub Cleaners
This Bathtub Cleaner is Made From Easily Available Eco-Friendly Ingredients
32
Quick-Charge Electric Automobiles
The Volkswagen ID Concept Sedan Charges to 80% in 15-Minutes
31
Autonomous Electric Cars
All Model S and X Vehicles in Production Will Be Self-Driving Teslas
30
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
The Verso Natura Line Includes Dish Soap, Detergent & Toilet Paper
29
Potato-Based Cheeses
'Chato' is a Waste-Reducing Plant-Based Cheese Substitute
28
Food Research Complexes
Demark's Agro Food Park is Billed as the Silicon Valley of Agriculture
27
Organic Outdoor Jackets
This Jacket Was Designed to Be as Functional as Possible
26
Vegetable-Based Cleaning Solutions
This Multi-Surface Cleaner is Made with an Eco-Friendly Formula
25
Nature-Themed Clothing Stores
The New Riachuelo Flagship Store Was Designed to Be Eco-Friendly
24
Hydrogen-Powered Racing Vehicles
The Pagani Ganador Concept Racer is Eco-Friendly on the Track
23
Hydrogen-Powered Concept Ferries
This Ferry Would Make Water Travel More Energy-Efficient
22
Awareness-Raising Chat Bots
The Charity Chat Bot Helps Messenger Users Understand the Water Crisis
21
Miniature Marine Robots
These Mussel-Like Robots are Studying the Impact Of Climate Change
20
Interactive Wildlife Apps
This App Lets You Take a Virtual Selfie Next To Your Favorite Animal
19
Bio-Based Detergents
This Eco-Friendly Detergent Makes Use Of 65 Percent Biological Ingredients
18
Essential Oil Carpet Cleaners
This DIY Carpet Cleaner Uses Natural Purifying Oils
17
Carbon-Neutral Shoes
The CO2 Shoe's Production Process Involves No Carbon Footprint
16
Artificially Constructed Bee Homes
The Synthetic Apiary Has Created a Habitable Space for Bees
15
Sustainable Craft Beer
Patagonia's Long Root Ale is Made with Regenerative Agriculture Practices
14
All-Organic Children's Clothing
Petits Coquins Makes Clothes from Pesticide-Free Organic Cotton
13
Food Waste Chicken Treats
Grubblies are Dried Fly Larvae Animal Feed That's Eco-Friendly
12
Charitable Men's Clothing
Virtu Offers High Quality Clothing That Empowers Communities
11
Simplistic Organic Shirts
'Clean {aesthetic}' Aims to Create the Perfect Plain Shirt
10
Splashproof Solar Power Banks
The Jackery Power Pro Offers An Alternative to Bigger Generators
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Salvaged Roof Handbags
These Stylish Bags Use Fabric Repurposed From the Old RCA Dome Ceiling
8
Natural DIY Fabric Refreshers
This Recipe Calls for Essential Oils, Baking Soda and Water
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Sustainable Dairy Brands
This Brand is Healthy and Has a Low Impact on the Environment
6
Device-Charging Solar Panels
This Solar Charger Can Juice Up Your Devices Via a USB Connection
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Promotional Support Groups
Caloi's 'Car Addicts Support Group' Brings Attention to Urban Mobility
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Lightweight Solar Chargers
This USB Solar Charger Can Juice Up Your Personal Electronic Devices
3
Flood-Forecasting Apps
This App Provides Flooding Warning and Water Level Data to Nigerian Farmers
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GMO-Detection Devices
This High-Tech Sensor Can Identify and Quantify GMO Materials In Crops
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Whale-Tracking Sensor Systems
These Stanford University Sensors Study Whale Feeding Habits
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