From bamboo-based keyboards to single-use paper plates and flatpack chair collections, the September 2017 eco design ideas challenge objects that consumers have come to appreciate to become even more sustainable.
Some of the other inventive eco designs introduce add-ons like the Mason Jar Watering Spout, which make it possible for consumers with a collection of Mason jar containers to easily water their plants without having to invest in a dedicated watering can that will only occupy space within the home. Multi-purpose items and attachments like these are top-of-mind to consumers who inhabit small-scale urban dwellings and are passionate about value and sustainability.
Across multiple industries, designers are incorporating natural elements into everything from sneakers and seating designs to lighting systems, offering a tangible way for tech-savvy individuals to root themselves back into the natural world.
Top 35 Eco Design Ideas in September
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Minimalist Oasis Homes
The Courtyard House by Robson Rak Architects Boasts Stark Details
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Mini Car Brand Homes
The Tesla Tiny House Can be Towed by the Brand's Vehicles
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Modular Floating Cabins
The DD16 Floating Cabin Blends Modern Design with Functionality
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Sea Life Inspired Lights
These Coral Lamps Emulate the Spectacular Asymmetries of Reef Formations
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Delicate Insect Flower Sculptures
This Artist Turns a Childhood Fascination Into Art
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Snail-Inspired Retreats
This Spanish Outdoor Oasis Has a Natural Pool and Two Wild Rivers
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Curvaceous Wooden Domes
The 'Dome of Visions' Explores Wood as an Eco-Friendly Alternative
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Floral Framed Earrings
These Earrings Display Real Flowers in a Clear Frame
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Flatpack Chair Collections
Fyrn's 'Stemn' Line Introduces Comfortable, High-End Furnishings
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Jungle Gym Meeting Spaces
BuzziSpace's BuzziJungle is an Adult Jungle Gym for Offices
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Contemporary Wooden Bathroom Faucets
The QS Supplies Wooden Taps and Faucets are Naturalistic
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Calming Bamboo Keyboards
This Soothing Earth-Toned Keyboard Serves as a Zen-Infused Alternative
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Stone-Infused Sneakers
The 'Real Stone Sneakers' are the First of Its Kind
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Biodegradable Seed-Ingrained Plates
Papelyco by Lifepack Offers Unique Disposable Plates
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Hair-Implanted Vase Collections
'Poilu Vases' Feature Artificial Hair to Create a Dynamic Texture
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Talk Show Playing Cards
This Dynamic Set of Playing Cards was Created for The Tonight Show
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Modular Eco Activation Kiosks
The 'Cubox' Pop-Up Kiosks Have a Customizable Interior
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Flowing Grassy Rooftops
The Tsing Tao Visitor Center Blends Into the Hilly Environment
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Semi-Transparent Marble Lighting
Voie Light Series Merges Marble with Neon Rings
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Transparent Botanical Prints
These Photographs Give the Illusion of a Leaf Suspended in the Air
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Textural Cork Seating
The Vitra Cork Stool Looks Like a Larger Variation of a Wine Cork
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Terrarium Water Purifiers
The 'Drop by Drop' Home Water Purifier Harnesses the Power of Plants
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Tree-Entwined Pool Pavilions
La Grange Pavilion Navigates Gnarled Trees
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Ombre Lighter Accessories
Tetra's Ombre Arc Lighter is Available in Two Dual-Toned Styles
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Floating Eco-Friendly Pools
The Plus Pool Project Received Unexpected Support from Heineken
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Flower-Shaped Parasols
'Festival of Nature' Features Beachside Umbrellas That Resemble Flowers
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Condensed Cleaning Systems
Greenleaf Makes an Eco Range of Compressed Napkins and Scent Waters
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Painted Oak Stools
The MoMA Stores' Seating is Made From Sustainably Harvested Oak
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Energy-Generating Solar Sidewalks
Thomson Rivers University is Aiming to Be More Sustainable
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Island-Inspired Lighting
Seom Lighting Was Inspired by Jeju Island
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Urban Beekeeper Accessories
The 'BiBo Hotel' Wooden Beehives Offer a Spot for Bees to Rest
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Eco-Friendly Turntables
The Fern & Roby Montrose Turntable Player Has a Unipivot Tonearm
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Watering Spout Jar Attachments
This Colorful Mason Jar Add-On Helps Plants Flourish
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Suspended Pocket Vases
This Hanging Vase Displays Simple Floral Arrangements
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3D-Printed Footwear Tours
'Feetz on the Streetz' is Sharing Printed Footwear on a Pop-Up Shop Tour
Related Ideas
Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
Chic Recycled Material Furniture
The 'Vale' Furniture Collection is Made with Recycled PET Bottles
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Luxe Recycled Leather Luggage
The Porsche Design Urban Eco Collection RL Line is Sustainable
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Eco Abstract Vase Covers
The 'KOPA' Leather Vase by Barbora Adamonyte-Kei is Chic
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Sustainable Deep Sea Sneakers
The New Nike Air Max Terascape Plus Sneakers Channel the Ocean
Energy-Producing Furniture Designs
The yA-18 STOOL by Beomseok Chae Features Solar Panels
Health-Conscious Mouse Designs
The 'Ergo' Ergonomic Mouse Concept by Pranav Kuber is Advanced
Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs
The 'Daisee' Chair from Borrellski is Made with Beeswax
Circular Eco-Friendly Minimal Lamps
Enkei Introduces the Sustainable Reminder (001) Lamp
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Eco-Luxury Menswear Brands
HyperNatural Boasts a Performance-Driven, Sustainable and Luxe Fabric
Eco-Friendly Bamboo Water Bottles
The Hey Dewy HYDRATE Water Bottle is Eco-Friendly & Leak-Proof
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors
Nina+Co Uses Salvaged Materials and Biotextiles for This Project
Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottles
The Ocean Bottle's GO Bottle Pushes Sustainable Efforts
3D-Printed Sustainable Chairs
Eva Dugintseva Designs the Som Chair Concept with No Screws
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Biodegradable Furniture Collections
Mater and Patricia Urquiola Showcase the Alder Collection
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Sekisai 'CO-BREATHING OBJECTS' Range is Ultra-Modern
Mud-Made Furniture Collections
New Volumes Collection 02— Terracotta Pays Homage to the Material
Earth Day-Honoring Apparel Capsules
Christopher RÆBURN Presents the New Earthkeepers Collection
Ocean Waste-Made Office Chairs
Okamura Designs the Sphere Office Chair from Fishing Nets
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Plastic-Free Material Databases
A Plastic Planet Launches the PlasticFree Subscription Service
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Intertwined Marble-Made Calendars
The 'Noova' Calendar Has an Intricate Yet Functional Design
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Speakers
The JBL Go 3 Eco and Clip 4 Eco Feature Recycled Plastic and More
Seaweed-Crafted Watch Packaging
ID Genève Develops New Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Innovative Ceramic Tableware
Claire Ellis Pushes the Boundaries of Tableware Design
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Comfy Printed Component Chairs
These 3D-Printed Chair Designs are Sustainable and Modern
Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs
Ernesto Pastore Fuses Traditional and Digital Techniques
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions
The Conscious Chair by Mater Design Has Recycled Materials
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Sustainable Modern Luggage Collections
Samsonite Unveils Its ESSENS Collection
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories
Oakywood Updates Workspaces with Wooden Eco Designs
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Sustainable Modern Bathroom Seating
Marco Carini's Capsule is Made from Recycled Cork Materials
Air-Purifying Stool Seats
The Conceptual 'ZAZEN' Air Purifier by Jiayan Li is Multipurpose
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Eco-Friendly Scandinavian Furniture
These VERK Furniture Designs Prioritize Swedish Sustainability
Urban Structural Street Furniture
BLUE Architecture Studio Designs the Symbiotic Urban Furniture
Environmentally Conscious Bag Collections
Samsonite Introduces the Ecodiver Collection in the US
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Eco-Friendly Ergonomic Office Chairs
Kinnls Releases Its New Earth-friendly Office Chair
Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture
A Group of Design Students in Sweden Created the Chia-Chair
Recycled Material Washbasins
The Vitra x Tom Dixon Re-Ceramic Washbasin is Eco-Friendly
Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs
Adam Tihany and Contardi Lighting Design the Air Light
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Innovative Waste-Reducing Chairs
Annabella Hevesi's Peach Easy Chair Boasts Innovative Joints
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
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
Sustainable Bamboo Water Taps
Gessi Haute Culture Presented the Jacqueline Collection
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Sustainable Felt Furniture Collections
LAYER Designs the Vale Collection for KFI Studios
Sustainable Technology Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Collection is Chic
Sustainable Productive Portable Gadgets
Logitech's Pebble 2 Collection Feature a Sustainable Build
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Sustainably Crafted Organic Shoes
Cariuma Launches its Limited Edition Earth Day Collection
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
Aegg Introduces Two New Wine Bottle Designs at Imbibe Live
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Colorful Flat-Packed Sustainable Chairs
One to One Unveils the OTO Chair with Vibrant Colorways
Modern Sustainable Living Furniture
Heath Ceramics and Artek Launch the Heath + Artek Collection
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Upcycled Stool Designs
Space Copenhagen Designs a Stool with Coffee Shells and E-Waste for Mater
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
FSC-Backed Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Launches Wooden Cutlery for Food Service Applications
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces
Maison August and Atelier Ochre Design the Garden of Edyn
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases
Drag and Drop Presents its New Ceramic Collection of Vases
Bamboo-Clad Residential Homes
i29 Designs the Open Park Villa to Connect with Nature
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
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Upcycled Ingredient Meal Kits
The Green Chef Earth Month Selects Menu Has 12 Options
Patterned Sustainable Interior Collections
Cosentino Unveils the Le Chic Collection with Silestone
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects
Origin Made is Launching Experimental Editions
Living Plant DIY Chairs
Front/ Highlights Themes of Nature with the Green Hideaway Chair
Sustainable Wooden Natural Materials
Studio Yumakano Develops the ForestBank Eco-Friendly Material
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Eco-Friendly Laptops
HP Unveiled the 14-Inch 'Eco Edition' Laptop with Sustainable Components
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Sustainability-Focused Home Decor
Williams-Sonoma GreenRow Has Items for the Whole Home
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Wooden Sustainable Table Lamps
Mahmoud Mahroos Designs the Nature-Inspired Woodo Lamp
Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches
Reclaimed Footwear is Used to Craft the Remix Maison Benches
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Eco-Friendly USB Flash Drive
Eunsu Lee Designs the Memory Capsule USB Concept with Samsung
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Eco-Friendly Plastic Shell Chairs
Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen Designs the Sustainable Mat Chair
Plastic-Free Design Platforms
A Plastic Planet Debuts a Platform for Designers to Go Plastic-Free
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
Circular Collaborative Seating Designs
Aquafil Joins noho and ECONYL on a New Project
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Sustainable Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Unveils Its New Compostable Wooden Cutlery
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Nature-Inspired Lounge Furniture Series
Encore Presents the Mayland Guest + Lounge Collection
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture