From recycled linen programs to kitchen scrap cocktails, the November 2017 eco trends demonstrate that upcycling remains popular among brands and conscious consumers.
When it comes to brands that are using upcycling to create new products, Veerah is an industry pioneer. Instead of using traditional textiles, the brand makes gorgeous vegan leather shoes out of the fibers extracted from leftover apple peels. Another brand changing the textile game is Coyuchi, with its subscription program that involves recycling old linens to make brand new ones.
Of course, it is not just brands that are using upcycling to establish a more sustainable business model. Indeed, the November 2017 eco trends reveal that consumers are also making an effort to cut down on waste by repurposing old products. For instance, kitchen scraps are now being saved in order to make creative and tasty cocktail creations.
Top 65 Eco Ideas in November
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Zero Waste Food Packaging
Evoware's Biodegradable and Edible Packaging is Made Out of Seaweed
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Deliverable Pre-Fab Homes
MODS International Partnered with Amazon to Offer Pre-Fab Homes Online
63
Organic Hemp Underwear
The 'WAMA' Underwear is Breathable and Naturally Antimicrobial
62
Highly Portable Folding eBikes
The 'G-Bike' is the World's First Carry-on eBike
61
Batteryless Electric Toothbrushes
Goodwell + Co.'s 'Be.' Features No Plug-Ins or Batteries
60
Simplistic Eco-Friendly Egg Cartons
Tanvi Chaurasia Created the 'Happy Hatch' Packaging Design
59
Eco Workout Equipment
Ecowellness Specializes in Eco-Friendly Fitness Equipment for Home Use
58
Modular Backyard Planters
Meiluisa's 'Bilberry Pads' Help Make Nature More Accessible
57
Pipe-Like Hanging Planters
An Indoor Floating Garden Lets Greenery Contribute to the Architecture
56
Fishless Aquarium Attractions
National Geographic's Encounter: Ocean Odyssey is Cruelty-Free
55
Wrapper-Free Shopping Systems
MIWA is a Food Packaging System that Discourages Food Waste
54
Fungal DIY Lamp Kits
The 'Grow It Yourself' Lamp Kit Lets Users Make a Mushroom Lamp Shade
53
Bird-Based City Cleaning Initiatives
The 'Crow Bar' Teaches Crows to Clean Up Cigarette Butts
52
Upcycled Organizational Storage
Arup's 'GOLDBORNE' Range Was Made from Repurposed Milk Bottles
51
Colorful Rattan Bow Ties
Racso J's Unique Accessories Allow Wearers to Express Their Personalities
50
Recycled Plastic Bottle Furniture
The 'Nook' PET Felt Chair is Made from Upcycled Materials
49
Unfurlable Solar Panel Systems
The Rapid Roll Solar PV Design Allows Flexible Panel Installation
48
Store-Based Living Plant Walls
Innisfree's Union Square Location Houses 10,000 Types of Plants
47
WiFi-Enabled Solar Benches
The Mmcité1 'Woody' Bench Has Charging Capabilities and More
46
Dairy-Free Milk Deliveries
'Mylkman' Delivers Plant-Based Alternatives in Reusable Glass Bottles
45
Hybrid Carbon Fiber Vehicles
The Polestar 1 Offers 93 Miles of Range Per Charge
44
Pedal-Controlled Electric Motorcycles
The Gulas Pi1 Motorcycle Accelerates Based on Pedaling
43
Bee Health Protection Systems
The Bee Hospital Offers Solace to Prevent Colony Collapse
42
Lead-Free Statement Jewelry
Foxy Originals' Fall/Winter 2017 Collection is Chic and Eco-Friendly
41
Tech-Fueled Waterfront Redesigns
Toronto's Waterfront is Undergoing a Google-Sponsored Redesign
40
Plant-Based Hammock Installations
'Naturalise' is a Swinging Hammock Made of Soil-Less Plants
39
Minimal Eco-Friendly Eyewear
Neubau Eyewear's Fall/Winter Collection is Both Modern and Timeless
38
Designer-Endorsed Consignment
Stella McCartney and The RealReal are Selling Designer Labels
37
Manure-Powered Horse Shows
Horse Manure and Used Bedding Can Be Used to Generate Electricity
36
Sunken Ship Art Installations
The BVI Art Reef Project Promotes Ocean Life and Exploration
35
Ethical Imitation Shrimp
New Wave Foods Creates 100% Plant-Based Shrimp
34
Rooftop Grocer Gardens
The Grocery Store IGA Has Introduced a Rooftop Garden
33
Renewable Ice-Powered Lamps
The 'Frost Light' is an LED Lamp Powered by Melting Ice
32
Kitchen Scrap Cocktails
XYST Serves Cocktails Made with Repurposed Ingredients
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Customized Solar Panels
Sistine Solar's Rooftop Panels are Tailored to Match One's Home
30
Electricity-Free Solar Lights
The 'Solatube' Solar Lighting Reflects Sunlight into Any Space
29
Children's Wool Sneakers
Smallbirds Designs Wool Sneakers for Children Ages Two to Four
28
Sustainable Merino Wool Suits
Good Wool's Suits are Made Using Environmentally Friendly Practices
27
Returnable Coffee Cup Systems
Cup Club Lets You Return Reusable Coffee Cups and Lids to Any Cafe
26
Zero Waste Mezcal Distilleries
This Liquor Company is Making Mezcal Production More Sustainable
25
Methane-Made Biodegradable Clothing
Startup Mango Materials is Developing Biodegradable Fibers
24
Retooled Front-Wheel Bicycles
'BellCycles' Introduces a Completely Reinvented Bicycle
23
Sustainable Digital Micro-Grocers
Farmstead's AI Calculates and Predicts Orders to Reduce Waste
22
Battery-Propelled Airplanes
EasyJet and Wright Electric are Working On Electric-Powered Aircraft
21
Energy-Detecting Smart Meters
The Smart Meter Relays What Devices are Using the Most Power
20
Apple Leather Heels
Veerah's Vegan Leather Shoes are Made with Fibers Extracted from Apple Peels
19
Upcycled Pulp Burgers
Pressed Juicery and Mendocino Farms Make Vegetable Patties from Juice Pulp
18
Kinetic Lunch Trucks
Shell Created an Eco Food Truck That Converts Footsteps into Energy
17
Paper-Paved Bike Highways
This Bike Highway in the Netherlands is Paved with Toilet Paper
16
Range-Roving Electric Vans
The Nissan e-NV200 Offers Expanded Range In a Zero Emissions Package
15
Sleek Tandem Bicycles
Handsome Pillion is Designing Sophisticated Two-Seated Bikes
14
Eco-Friendly Wastewater Biofuels
Waste From Olive Oil Production Can Be Recycled Into Fertilizer
13
Upcycled Coastal Holiday Decorations
The Town of La Oliva Has Turned Waste into Decorations
12
Recycled Linen Programs
Coyuchi's Subscription Program Focuses on Sustainability and Textile Waste
11
Mass Car-Charging Stations
Tesla's Supercharger Station Can Accommodate 50 Vehicles
10
Earthquake-Resistant Building Materials
The Eco-Friendly Ductile Cementitious Composite is Sturdy
9
Awareness-Raising Honey Gins
Warner Edwards' 'Honeybee Gin' Supports Bee Populations
8
Eco Dishwashing Bottles
The Fairy Ocean Plastic Bottle is Made with All Recycled and Ocean Plastic
7
Mobile Solar-Paneled Music Halls
'La Seine Musicale' Features a Moving Solar Panel Tail
6
Lab-Grown Leather Products
'Modern Meadow' Sells Bioengineered Leather Clothing and Textiles
5
Trailblazing Electric Race Cars
The Audi FE04 Features All-New Powertrain and Design Elements
4
Concentrated Cleaner Concepts
Mirjam de Bruijn's 'Twenty' Imagines the Removal of Water Content
3
Branded Conservation Commercials
Patagonia's 1st Ever TV Ad Spot Called for Protected Public Lands
2
Recycled Baby Clothing
Vigga Creates a Circular Economy for Baby and Maternity Clothes
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Urban Car-Free Initiatives
Paris' Third Annual Temporary Car Ban Lasted from 11am to 6pm
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Convenient Shoe Rental Services
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Upcycled Organizational Storage
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Produce-Preserving Fridge Devices
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Neural Network Training Games
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Functional Over-the-Shoulder Purses
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Vibrant High-Shine Slip-Ons
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Planetary Lunar Phase Timepieces
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Pasta Noodle Necklaces
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Tech-Fueled Waterfront Redesigns
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Multipurpose Solar Illuminators
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Fare Payment Rings
The Moscow Metro is Introducing the PayRing as an Alternate Payment Method
Minimal Eco-Friendly Eyewear
Neubau Eyewear's Fall/Winter Collection is Both Modern and Timeless
Commemorative Clothing Collections
Uniqlo's Sprz NY Eames Collection Celebrates the Eames Brothers
Minimalist Mounted Lights
The Edge Reader Lamp Offers a Directional Beam and Ambient Illumination
Sweat-Proof Makeup Collections
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Designer-Endorsed Consignment
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Temporary Millennial-Targeted Eateries
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3D-Printed Optical Lenses
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Kid-Friendly Plant Milks
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Versatile Pastel Fashion
The New Acne Studios Spring/Summer Collection Boasts Refined Classics
Pop-Up Philanthropic Bars
Toronto's 'PhilanthroPub' Donates 100% of Proceeds to Local Charities
Ethical Imitation Shrimp
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Rooftop Grocer Gardens
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Primary Color-Themed Kindergartens
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Politically Incorrect Card Games
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Long-Life Electric Toothbrushes
The usmile U1 Toothbrush Operates for 6 Months on a 3-Hour Charge
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Nike's Women's SB Bruin High is the First Women-Focused Skate Shoe
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Good Wool's Suits are Made Using Environmentally Friendly Practices
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