Polar bears have quickly become synonymous with environmental awareness and global warming, thanks to a handful of the innovations below.
Polar bears are the world’s largest land-roaming predator, but are facing extinction primarily due to global warming. Melting snow caps make it increasingly difficult for polar bears to hunt the seals that comprise the majority of their diet; environmental awareness groups have used this rapidly-deteriorating habitat as one of the primary examples to inspire change.
Check out some of the ways polar bears have become such symbols of environmental awareness below.
14 Viral Polar Bear Innovations
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Kill Knut
Online Video Game Rebels Against Lovable Polar Bear
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Skinned Polar Bears for Global Warming
Visceral Friends of the Earth PSA
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Celebrity Polar Bear
Knut TV, Photo Shoots and Podcasts
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Death Threats for Animals
Celebrity Polar Bear 'Knut' Threatened
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Imposter Animal Fur Decor
Sheepskin Polar Bear Rug
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Global Warming Gadgets
Eco-Awareness Drain Stop Features Polar Bears Adrift On Ice
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Polar Book
Joe Bookshelf
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Adopting Polar Bears
WWF Encourages Helping Animals at Christmas
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Home Eco Awareness
'Global Warming' Polar Bear Rug
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Green Polar Bears
What is Happening at the Japanese Zoo?
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Protecting Polar Bears
Officially Listed As Endangered
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Life Preservers for Animals
ADDI Polar Bear Floaties
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Lesbian Breeding Attempts
Scientists Try To Mate Same Sex Polar Bears
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Capitalizing on Animal Fame
Knut the Polar Bear is the Latest Victim of Celebrity Betrayal
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Canada Goose Steps Up for Polar Bear Conservation with Auction
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Canada Goose and Reformation Join Forces on a New Collection
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Christopher RÆBURN Presents the New Earthkeepers Collection
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Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
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WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
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Modernized Timeless Fashion Lines
Barbour and Wander Launch a New Capsule for the Great Outdoors
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Bearaby Launched the Sustainable, Stress-Relieving 'Hugget' Pillows
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Weighted Heating Pads
Bearaby Warmables are Ready to Be Heated in the Microwave
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Cariuma & National Geographic Spotlight Endangered Species
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adidas and Lexus Join on the Wakanda Forever Car
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Zoologist Penguin Invigorates with Notes of Antarctic Air & Ice
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Igloo Coolers Expanded Its 'Peanuts Take Care of the Earth' Collection
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Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Climate-Conscious Milk Brands
Arla Foods Announced the Launch of Arla Æ.KT in Germany
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Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
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The Bearlieve Bear is the First Interactive Build-A-Bear Friend
Arctic-Ready Outdoor Collections
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Iced Car Showrooms
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Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers
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PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
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Koala Launches New Nature-Themed Pillows, Throws, and Rugs
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
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Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
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Virtual Fantasy-Themed Oceans
Disney Unveils the New Avatar: The Way of Water Eco Project
Polluted Air-Created Pencils
Wunderman Thompson & Otrivin Create the Pollution Capture Pencils
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
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STAPLE and Poler Unveil City-Inspired Camping Gear and Apparel
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Sustainable Winter-Ready Footwear
Timberland Recruits PANGAIA for its Newest Winter Collection
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
High-Performance Winter Boots
Baffin's YELLOWKNIFE is Ideal for Snow-Covered Frozen Terrain
Climate-Positive Outdoor Apparel
Askov Finlayson Launches North Swimwear for Earth Month
Climate-Awareness Yogurt Labels
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Sustainable Artful Local Furniture
PROWL Joins Model No. On the Endless Loop: Waste to Wanted
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
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Collaborative Outdoor Gorp Apparel
The North Face and Online Ceramics Work on a Capsule
Dino-Themed Water Cartons
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Sustainable Ice Cream Packaging
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Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
Unisex Eco-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's Recycled Polar Fleece Pullover Comes in 3 Colors
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Inspiring Eco-Aware Characters
Little Miss Waste Less Inspires Families to Reuse and Refill
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Festive Bear-Adorned Timepieces
The Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Watches Come in Two Styles
Nature-Themed City Apparel
The North Face Launches the Urban Ecology Collection
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Luxe Conceptual Technical Outerwear
Rolf Ekroth Unveils the Latest Capsule for the FW23 Season
Statement-Making Pollinator Campaigns
Lush Cosmetics Launched a Campaign for Pollinator Week
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
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O Boticário Address Its Eco Concerns with the Extinct Fragrance
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The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
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'Take Care' Helps Consumers find Companies Focused on Ethics
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