Now that this is the season for back-to-school shopping, the top September 2015 eco ideas provide plenty of inspiration for sustainable learning and living.
Some of the most novel eco-friendly school supplies include dry-erase bamboo tablet blocks, POOPOOPAPER made from elephant droppings and eco-friendly printers with cartridges that are equipped to last two years at a time. As well as being useful for students, these ideas have plenty of value for adults who adopt eco-friendly attitudes as well.
While having eco-friendly supplies at school is definitely important, some designers are going above and beyond by creating entire sustainable classrooms that are portable or solar-powered. As well as designing with the earth in mind, examples like the easyCredit office show how it's now becoming popular for architecture and interiors to wholly embrace living elements.
Top 100 Eco Concepts in September
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Whimsical Fairytale Cabins
This Distorted Cabin is Reminiscent of Classic Storybook Homes
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Inexpensive 3D-Printed Villas
This Mind-Blowing House Was Built in Just 10 Days Using a 3D Printer
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Personalized Backyard Pods
The 'Podzook' is a Sphere-Shaped Space Perfect for the Backyard
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Sophisticated Sidecar Bicycles
This Sidecar Bike is Perfect for Cruising Down the Boardwalk
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Hybrid Roller Skates
These Wheeled Shoes Allow Users to Walk, Skate or Glide to Their Destination
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Impenetrable Bike Tires
These Rugged Tires Help Cyclists from Getting a Flat
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Eco Team-Building Retreats
Long Point Eco Adventures Offers Skill-Building Activities & Adventure
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Magnetic Self-Watering Planters
This Magnetic Planter Can Be Placed Anywhere in Your Home
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Recycled Concrete Homes
This Australia Architect Used Recycled Materials to Create an Eco Dwelling
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Toxic Surfing Photography
The 'HAZMAT Surfing' Series Imagines the Grim Future of Surfing
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DIY Solar Vans
Daniel Theobald's DIY Solar Car Project Turns an 1966 Volkswagen Eco-Friendly
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Elevated Sustainable Homes
This Elevated Eco House is a Practical Space That Reduces Waste
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Movable Luxury Houses
This London Flat is Stylish and Affordable for New Home Owners
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Found Object Sideboards
This Upcycled Furniture Piece Takes Inspiration from Barnacles
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Stretched Rubber Seating
These Colorful Elastic Seats are Designed to Provide Tension and Support
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Recycled Trash Sunglases
Each Pair of 'RE-View' Sunglasses is Made Using Two Recycled CD or DVDs
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Recycled Plastic Clothing
Pharrell and G-Star Raw Collaborate Using Recycled Ocean Waste
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Shipping Container Skyscrapers
These Skyscrapers Make Shipping Container Architecture Stylish
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Upcycled Skateboard Seats
These Unique Stools are Made with Padded Skateboards
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Futuristic Electric Supercars
This Concept Vehicle Could Become China's First Eco-Friendly Car
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Natural Barbecue Scrapers
The Cedar Scraper is a Clean Barbecue Alternative to the Bristle Brush
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Upcycled Industrial Apparel
This Chic Australian Clothing Line is Made with Repurposed Materials
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Cement-Paneled Abodes
This Farmhouse-Inspired Structure Makes for the Perfect Family Home
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Eco Garden Offices
This Corporate Office Building Features a Sustainable Urban Garden
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Sun-Reflecting Illuminators
The 'Lucy' Sun Mirror Tracks and Redirects Natural Light
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Water-Saving Shower Drains
The 'Aguawell Light' Device Collects Shower Water for Other Purposes
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Recycled Couture Collections
This 'Waste2Wear' Fashion Line is Made from 100% Recycled PET Bottles
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Overflowing Foliage Offices
The ‘easyCredit’ Office Building has a Unique Design for Each Level
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Cubical Garden Structures
This Massive Garden Tower Features Alternating Botanical Balconies
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Wooden Cocktail Cups
These Modern Wooden Cups Add a Playful Sophistication to Home Bars
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DIY Kayak Kits
This Ready-to-Assemble Kayak Features a Snap-Together Frame
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Creature-Shaped Cabins
This Cabin on Stilts Was Built to Look Like a Woodland Creature
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Sport Luxe Skincare Brands
MUSQ Natural Cosmetics is a Skincare Line Boasting Timeless Design
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Practical Paper Furniture
IKEA's Latest Practical Furniture Range is Made Entirely from Paper
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Garden-Building Blocks
The 'OrtoBrick' Lets You Create Your Very Own Home Herb Garden
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Home Herb-Gardening Guides
This Handy Inforgraphic Displays Useful Tips to Grow Lush Herb Gardens
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Eco-Friendly Batteries
This Inexpensive Battery is Made from Saltwater and Organic Components
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Autonomous Car Chargers
Tesla's Electric Car Charging Station Automatically Locates Ports
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Pop-Up Eco-Energy Labs
The Shell Eco-Marathon Experience Took Place in Rotterdam
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Multipurpose Makeup Removers
MAXeffects' Eye and Face Cleanser Doubles as a Toner
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Flood-Resistant Homes
This Durable Beach House is Designed to Withstand Powerful Storms
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Typographic Egg Maps
This Tiny Map Expands When Squeezed to Show Close-Up Directions
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Upcycled Scarf Dresses
This Project for Lazy Fashionistas Turns Old Scarves into Homemade Dresses
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Safety-Conscious Cargo Bikes
This Cargo Bike Features a Handy Front Basket for Storage
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Shape-Shifting Abodes
This Zero-Energy House Adapts to Changing Weather Conditions
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Eco Showering Devices
Apple and Alphabet Execs Invested in the Economical Shower Head by Nebia
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Solar-Powered Artificial Leaves
This Technology Produces Solar-Powered Fuel with Zero Emissions
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Pollution Detection Kits
This Strain of Genetically Engineered Bacteria Helps Detect Pollution
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Banana-Based Fabrics
This Company is Making Eco-Friendly Textiles Out of Banana Plant Stems
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Gun-Created Constuction Materials
This California Project Turns Confiscated Guns into Metal Rebar
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Hemp-Infused Apparel
This Company Makes Clothing Out of Organic Textiles and Renewable Materials
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Augmented Reality Cycling Glasses
This Hands-Free Device Provides Visual Updates During a Ride
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Animal Waste Stationary
These Sustainable Paper Products are Made from Elephant Feces
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Air Quality-Monitoring Sculptures
These Fabricated Objects Help to Measure Atmospheric Conditions
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Recycled Cork Backpacks
This Durable Line of Backpacks is Made from Sustainable Materials
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Environmentally Mindful SUVs
This All-Electric Concept Audi SUV Boasts a 300 Mile Range
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Pollution-Compressing Jewelry
The Studio Roosegaarde Jewelry Line is Part of the Smog Free Project
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Longlasting Charging Lamps
The OLED Desk Lamp Wirelessly Charges Phones for 18 Long Years
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Energy-Efficient Solar Antennas
This High-Tech Antenna Can Double Solar Cell Efficiency
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Drought-Fighting Balls
These Shade Balls Reduce Evaporation From the LA Reservoir
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Tiny Portable Classrooms
This Classroom and Community Center is Built On Wheels
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Sustainable Swimwear
Speedo & Aquafil Created the World's First Swimwear Recycling Program
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Residential Charging Stations
Tesla Motors and Airbnb Team Up to Provide Eco Roadtrip Solutions
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Clothes Recycling Initiatives
Reformation's RefRecycle Asks Shoppers to Send in Old Outfits
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Electrical Bamboo Appliances
These Electrical Devices are Made with a Sustainable Bamboo Material
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Reinvented Pop-Up Parks
This L.A. Park Turns Unused Space into a Social Gathering Spot
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Upcycled Fast Fashion Lines
This H&M Fashion Collection is Made Out of Recycled Apparel
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Solar-Powered Airports
India is Set to Build the First 100% Solar Reliant Airport in the World
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Eco-Friendly Printers
This Sustainable Epson Printer Comes with Refillable Ink Tanks
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Erasable Bamboo Tablets
Three by Three Seattle Makes an Eco-Friendly Dry-Erase Surface
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Edible Skin-Enhancing Dust
The Moon Juice Body Dust is Healthy for the Body Inside and Out
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Water-Purifying Bags
This Solar-Powered Filtration System Helps to Provide Clean Drinking Water
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Solar-Powered Watering Systems
This Lawn Innovation Makes Gardens More Lush with Less Guilt
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Extendable Plant Holders
This Expandable Plant Pot Eliminates Replanting and is Origami-Inspired
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LED-Wrapped Stadiums
The Allianz Arena Stadium Now Features a 300,000 LED Facade
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Herb-Infused Water Menus
The Artistic Menu at Creo Offers Guests a Unique List of Herbal Waters
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6-Pack Bicycle Carriers
United by Blue's Device Makes It Possible to Handle Bikes and Beer at Once
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Adorable Animal Road Signs
These Animal Crossings Remind Us to Share the Roads with Nature
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Prefabricated Solar Classrooms
These Prefab Classrooms Feature Solar-Powered Computers
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Vehicle-Charging Highways
This Roadway Makes It Easier to Charge an Electric Vehicle on the Go
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Gas-Monitoring Phone Attachments
This Phone Sensor Uses Light to Identify Gases in Air Samples
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Upcycled Eco-Friendly Denim
This Fast Fashion Retailer is Turning Unwanted Clothes into New Pieces
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Convenient Solar Generators
The 'Sun-Seeker' is an All-in-One Power Storage Solution
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Veteran Farming Intiatives
'Heroic Food Farm' Houses and Teaches Military Veterans
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Sunlight-Blocking Balls
These Simple Plastic Balls Help Prevent Water Evaporation
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Sustainable Luxury Villas
This Turkish Resort Combines Sustainability with Luxury Lodging
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Robotic Brooms
The App-Connected Broom Can Sweep and Mop and Comes with an Attachable Handle
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Intelligent Energy Towers
The Orison Energy Tower Charges Up When Utility Rates are Low
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Sustainable Wool Replacements
This Cozy Wool Alternative is Made from Leftover Animal Parts
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Whale-Saving Drones
These Custom-Built Drones Help to Document the Human Impact on Whales
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Cardboard Animal Sculptures
This Elephant Sculpture was Made from 6,000 Recycled Cardboard Tubes
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Volcanic Water Pumps
This Basalt Rock Pump Produces Fresh Water in South Korea
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Wooden Hair Dryers
The ‘wAir’ Blow Dryer Allows Users to Dry Hair with a Pleasant Forest Scent
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Rotting Fruit Purses
The 'Fruitleather Rotterdam' Project Makes Bags from Old Fruit
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Dreamy Solar-Powered Clouds
This Museum Exhbit Features Energy-Efficient Fake Clouds
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Compact Eco Residences
The 'Collaborative Tiny House Project' Teaches Students How to Build a Home
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Eco-Friendly Paper Hearts
This DIY Craft is the Perfect Valentine's Day Activity for Families
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Homeless-Helping Community Gardens
This Organic Garden Helps to Feed an Enitre Homeless Shelter
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Whimsical Beach Trash Art
These Glittery Sculptures are Made from Pieces of Plastic Sea Garbage
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Mindful Charging Stations
This NRG Charging Station Has People Choose How to Charge a Phone
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Whimsical Fairytale Cabins
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Personalized Backyard Pods
The 'Podzook' is a Sphere-Shaped Space Perfect for the Backyard
Experiential Breakfast Pop-Ups
Dorset Cereals Brand Launched a Breakfast Lodge Activation
Urban Home Gardening Kits
Urban Oasis Pots Contain Everything You Need to Start Your Own Microfarm
Solar Panel Windows
This Innovation Turns Solar Cell Technology Completely Transparent
Campsite Art Exhibits
'UrbanCampsiteAmsterdam' is Showcasing Modern Sculptures at its Campsite
Modern Box Residences
Office of Architecture's Brooklyn Hut Project Celebrates Simplicity
DIY Standing Lamps
This UAU Project Provides All of the Pieces Needed to Assemble a DIY Light
Japanese-Style Minimalist Houses
This Home Features a Simple, Efficient and Elegant Use of Space
Sculptural Gardening Kits
VERD&AGUA Provides Tools to Contain and Care for Succulents
Gamified Work Spaces
The MacPaw Office Space is Designed with Elements of a Computer Chip
Fashionable Water Bar Menus
The Cultish Colette Water Bar Has a Menu of Over 100 Waters
Energy-Positive Homes
Solcer House Generates More Energy Than It Needs
Touchscreen Sampling Bars
Beam Suntory's Interactive Booth Offers Bourbon Tasting at the Airport
Paper-Made Kid's Furniture
These Animal-Mimicking Chairs Use Recycled Materials and Zero Toxins
Elevated Sustainable Homes
This Elevated Eco House is a Practical Space That Reduces Waste
Automated Herb Planters
This Vertical Planter Provides an Easy Way to Grow Herbs Indoors
Sophisticated Skincare Brands
Moreish is a Luxury Skincare Range from New Zealand
Hidden Sliding Offices
This Office Area Cleverly Blends into the Wall Thanks to a Sliding Door
Shipping Container Skyscrapers
These Skyscrapers Make Shipping Container Architecture Stylish
Public Napping Chairs
This Modern Seat is Meant to be Placed in Cities for a Temporary Relief
Quick-Assembly Furnishings
Greycork's Easy-to-Assemble Furniture Can Be Made in Four Minutes
Upcycled Industrial Apparel
This Chic Australian Clothing Line is Made with Repurposed Materials
Eco Garden Offices
This Corporate Office Building Features a Sustainable Urban Garden
Multi-Level Tree Houses
This Play Place Offers Everything from a Homework Desk to a Slide Exit
Energy-Generating Rocking Chairs
The 'Volta' Harnesses the Power of a Chair's Rocking Motion
Study Cubby Offices
This Office Boasts Personal Quiet Spaces for Workers to Take Refuge In
Enchanting Garden Pop-Ups
The Comfort Intense Garden Showcases the Brand's New Fragrances
Residential Restaurant Decor
Bourne &Hollingsworth's Interior Resembles a Traditional Living Room
Automotive-Inspired Dresses
These High Fashion Dresses are Supercharged with Car Parts
Minimalist Living Spaces
CaSa's 'White Room' Project Embodies The Power of Simplicity
High-Fashion Varsity Jackets
These Jackets by Valentino are Stitched with Butterflies and Flowers
Elephant Sanctuary Domes
This Elephant House Features a Wooden Roof and Swimming Pools
Plastic Bottle Cap Pavilions
This Bottle Cap Structure Sends an Important Message About Pollution
Geometric Mirrors
These Wall Mirrors were Created Using Different Abstract Shapes
Contemporary Flagship Boutiques
Alexander Wang's Flagship Store Features a Grayscale Interior
Shrouded Beer Brand Activations
Swedish Cider Brand Kopparberg Hosted a Floral-Infused Event
3D Printed Casts
This 3D-Printed Cast Excels the Healing Process of Broken Bones
Fung Shui Beach Houses
This $53 Million Malibu Home by Ed Niles Features a Barbecue Tower
Artistic Collaborative Sneakers
This Adidas Collaboration Collection Features Five Amazing Artists
Wholesome Celebrity Clothing Lines
The 'Draper James' Line is Perfect for a Modern Southern Belle
Chemical-Free Skincare Branding
Naravan is an All-Natural Cosmetics Range with a Simple Look
Restaurant Plant Walls
The Great Green Wall in a Beirut Eatery is Made from Six Types of Veggies
Shipping Container Offices
'The Kennel' Provides Offices for Startups That Lack Space
Feminist Advocacy Menswear
The Fall Fashion Line from Acne Studios Displays Bold Feminist Quotes
Ink-Free Photo Printers
The 'droPrinter' is an App-Connected Portable Printer Used for Smartphones
Upcycled Clothing Chairs
Anna Herrmann Uses Old Clothes to Make Sustainable Furniture
Smartphone-Charging Denim
These Smart Jeans Allows Users to Charge a Phone on the Go
Toy-Inspired Car Makeovers
Tonka Made an Overland SUV Look Like a Life-Sized Toy Monster Truck
Luxurious Nature-Inspired Cosmetics
This Makeup Collection is Inspired by Natural Elements
Solar-Powered Portable Cookers
This Lightweight Cooker is Designed for Outdoor Quests & Picnics
Eucalyptus-Enclosed Houses
This Housing Complex was Built for Doctors and Nurses in Rwanda
DJ-Inspired Fashions
The Line ‘Bad Bunch NYC’ Clothing was Designed with Creative Director Kiesza
Romantic Candy Bag DIYs
These Valentine's Day Candy Packs are a Fun Gift for Loved Ones
Vacuum-Sealed Thermoses
This Sleek Thermos Helps Keep Contents Hot for Up to Six Hours
Air Quality-Based Jewelry
These Werable Data Objects Visualize the Burden of Urban Pollution
Solar-Powered Outlet Adapters
The 'SunPort' Allows Users to Run Multiple Devices on Solar Power
Rubble-Based Emergency Shelters
These Modular Shelters are Made from Brick Rubble
Magnetic Key Accessories
The MagKey Uses Magnets to Help Keys Stop Jangling
Device-Charging Bicycles
This Bike-Powered Charger Allows Users to Take Their Gadgets Anywhere
Grassy Meeting Rooms
Plenus Inc.'s Workplace Design Brings the Outdoors in with Natural Materials
Design Studio Skincare Lines
Architectural Firm Nendo Has Released a Plant-Based Body Care Line
Fruity Sneaker DIYs
Bespoke Bride's Watermelon Sneaker Project is Easy and Inexpensive
Beauty Lifestyle Boxes
The 'Play! by Sephora' Makeup Subscriptions Come with Music & More
Mindful Subscription Boxes
BuddhiBox Supplies Monthly Gifts to Enhance a Yoga Practice
Banana-Based Fabrics
This Company is Making Eco-Friendly Textiles Out of Banana Plant Stems
Luxurious 3D-Printed Villas
This Chinese Villa Was Assembled Entirely from 3D-Printed Pieces
Thicket-Mimicking Pavillions
The 'Thicket Pavilion Study 2.0' is a Semi-Clear Steel Rod Structure
Casual BBQ Eateries
'Carve' Aims to Be America's First Fast Casual Barbecue Chain
Upcycled Office Interiors
This Sustainable Office Building is Made from Eco-Friendly Materials
Floating Skyscraper Photography
Peter Tsai's Photos Showcase Chicago's Skyline Up Among the Clouds
Energy-Efficient Solar Antennas
This High-Tech Antenna Can Double Solar Cell Efficiency
Private Business Traveler Abodes
The Airbnb Business Travel Program Provides Private Accomodations
Virtual Reality Flavor Journeys
The Boursin Sensorium is a VR-Powered 3D Exploration of Cheese
Dual-Purpose Tool Box Seats
This Gardening Tool Box Doubles as a Comfortable Chair
Perpendicular Makeup Brushes
The Repositioned Fibers on Fluenta Brushes Improve Ease of Use
Infinitely Recyclable Apparel
These Hip Clothes are Made from Ocean Trash and Other Plastic Waste
Electrical Bamboo Appliances
These Electrical Devices are Made with a Sustainable Bamboo Material
Translucent Floating Huts
This Cabin Sits on the Surface of Water and Features Missing Panels
Ludicrous Hypercars
The Latest Tesla Model S Can Hit 100 KM/H in Only 2.8 Seconds
Surfing Skincare Bottles
Grisha Serov's Sun Care Product Concept Mimics the Shape of a Surfboard
Saltwater-Powered Lamps
The SALt Lamp Burns For Eight Hours On Just Water and Salt
Upcycled Fast Fashion Lines
This H&M Fashion Collection is Made Out of Recycled Apparel
Solar-Powered Airports
India is Set to Build the First 100% Solar Reliant Airport in the World
Poacher-Tracking Drones
The Icarus 3.0 UAV is a Tool to Help Stop Illegal Animal Poaching
Public Porch Pavilions
These Colorful Porches Create a Social Gathering Space for VIVA Vancouver
Winery Kindergarten Spaces
This School Gives Students a Beautiful View of Vineyards
Upcycled Gladiator Sandals
These Wrapped Gladiator Sandals are Easy to Create and Wear
Feces-Themed Cafes
Korea's Poop Cafe Is Feminine and Dainty With Themed Treats
Solar-Powered Cat Toys
This Simple Interactive Cat Toy Runs on Natural Sunlight
Complementary Cooking Academies
The Tesco Flame Academy Sets Up Shop in Store Parking Lots
Cheese-Sampling Photobooths
The Laughing Cow Has Embarked on a Tour Promoting a New Product
6-Pack Bicycle Carriers
United by Blue's Device Makes It Possible to Handle Bikes and Beer at Once
Air-Purifying Towers
The Smog Free Tower Purifies Air and Releases It Back Into the Environment
Cork Print Skate Sneakers
The Classic Vans Low Top Gets a Cork Print Makeover
Extravagant Water Menus
This Hotel Offers High-Class Water Bottles Ranging from $8 to $40
Powerfully Sporty Sedans
The Audi S8 Plus Can Zoom Along at 300 Kilometers Per Hour
Golf Course Solar Farms
Kyocera is Converting Unused Greens to Construct a Solar Energy Farm
International Student Housing Sites
'Nestpick' Matches Students with Their European Homes
Informative Solar Projects
This New Google Project Helps You Better Harness Solar Energy
Geometric Diamond Chairs
This Architect Created Chairs with a Modern and Comfortable Design
Topographic Cork Coasters
The 'Topo Coaster' Pays Tribute to the American Landscape
Concave Asian Architecture
This Building Puts a Modern Spin on Traditional Korean Homes
Travel-Based Charity Apps
This App Enables Travelers to Donate Part of Their Holiday Expenses
Cyclist Hitchhiking Schemes
Yellow Backie Gives Tourists a Free Bike Ride via Luggage Rack
Customizable Cartoon Snacks
These Twinkie Minion Treats Celebrate Valentine's Day Festivities
Masculine Makeup Products
'Formen' Exclusively Makes Men's Makeup Products
Neighborhood-Testing Sweepstakes
The Airbnb Try Before You Buy Campaign is For Future Home Buyers
Plantable Seed Cards
This All-Natural Seed Paper Makes a Perfect Eco-Friendly Gift
Rapidly Charging Batteries
MIT's Battery Features an Enhanced Charge Speed & Energy Preservation
Cell Phone Lockboxes
The Phone Cell Hides Phones Away for a Better Night's Sleep
Surfing Bike Videos
Robbie Maddison's 'Pipe Dream' Takes a Dirt Bike on the Open Water
Dreamy Solar-Powered Clouds
This Museum Exhbit Features Energy-Efficient Fake Clouds
Artistic Wireless Lamps
This Arc Light is an Interactive Lamp That is Completely Wireless
Water Conservation Campaigns
The MEC Homewaters Campaign Boasts Environmentally Conscious Values
Camouflage Publicity Ads
Jaguar's F-Pace SUV Shows off its Extreme Weather Adaptability
Livestreaming Rhino Implants
These Anti-Poaching Cameras are Installed Inside a Rhino's Horn
Origami Military Shelters
This Military Shelter Uses Ancient Origami to Save Energy and Space
Solar-Powered Smart Coolers
The nipi Cooler Boasts Many Functions like LED Lights and Dry Storage
Virtual Eyewear Apps
This App Enhances Eyewear Shopping with a Virtual Mirror
Sustainability-Supporting Coffee
Cozzee Coffee Makes Seven Coffees to Support Seven Global Causes
Vision-Enhancing Museum Eyewear
This Museum Provides Special Glasses to Colorblind Visitors
Reactive LED Facades
The Exterior of the Hotel WZ Jardins Responds to Outside Stimuli
Convenient Amputee Apparel
The Amped Up Clothing Line Aims to Change the Lives of Disabled People
Superstar Sneaker Ads
This Adidas Ad Promotes the Superstar Collection with Six Unique Celebrities
Arboreal Emoji Donations
Vi Agroforestry's Tree Planting Campaign Accepts Tree Emoji Donations