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
25
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
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Design-Forward Furniture Collections
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Eco-Friendly Ruggest Digital Watches
G-SHOCK's G5600BG-5 Timepiece has a Sustainable Build
Wellbeing-Harnessing Fan-Like Chairs
Futurewave Designs the Shanti Chair for Inner Design
Cross-Cultural Furniture Designs
Kensaku Oshiro Designs the Baia Collection for DK3
Ergonomic Wellness Designs
Humanscale Creates Pieces Designed with The Body in MInd
Sustainable Light Designs
MIT Design Intelligence Lab Debuts the Geolectric Lantern
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series
Rosana Sousa Designs a Sustainable Furniture Collection
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Sustainable Design Materials
Mycoworks' 'Reishi' is Transforming Sustainability in Interior Design
Design-Forward Toilet Campaigns
Kohler Co. and Laura Kim Launch 'Design Changes Everything'
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Eco-Friendly Textured Lighting Series
Lanova Designs the Sustainable Terra Lamp Series
Eco-Conscious Hotel Amenities
Groupe GM Launches a 0% Plastic Amenities Collection for Hotels
Eco Reusable Bottles
Anew Drops a Plant‑based Reusable Bottle to Set a Standard for Sustainability
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Experiential Wellness Activations
Creating Significance Sets Up Its Well Design Summit
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs
The Sedeo Chair by Humanscale is Ergonomic and Elegantly Minimalist
3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series
A Team of Designers Created Projects with EconitWood
Sustainable Bathroom Design Collections
Agape Debuts the 'Vis-à-Vis' and 'Rendez-Vous' Collections
Bio-Resin Retail Displays
This Samsung 13-Inch Color E-Paper Has an Organic Design
Urban Ecological Design Projects
Henning Larsen Designs Bidadari Park in Singapore
Inclusive Tech Essentials
Samsung Spotlights Its Samsung Inclusive Essentials Philosophy
Sustainable Plastic Power Banks
The 'Fleck' Power Bank Concept by Ujwal I.K. is Stylish
Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs
The KEEN UNEEK 360 Will Come in Three Colors
Biophilic-Inspired Refreshing Furniture
Encore Presents the Versatile Plumeya Collection
Design-Led Keyboards Emerge
YUNZII Introduces Wood Keyboard with Customizable Switches
Sustainable Performance Apparel
Craft Sportswear Launches Eco-Conscious Collective Line
Textile-Topped Table Design
The Tumble Tables Elevate Sustainability Through Sculptural Form
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Colorful Vegan Handbag Collections
Espe's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Boasts Modern Elegance
Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry
Swarovski Introduces the Sustainable Chroma Twist Collection
Sustainable Dine-In Panama Bakeries
Mallol Arquitectos Designs the Krume Bäcker Space
Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
ECOS Celebrates Life's Beautiful Chaos with Little Messes Ad
Flatpack Tool-Free Chairs
Nstel The Chair from Vanik Design is Made from Sustainable White Oak
Advanced Sustainable Energy Solutions
EBL Showcases Its Latest Innovations at CES 2025
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Sustainable Packaging Options
Vetroplas Partners Highlight Refillable, Recycled And Airless Soluti
Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts
The Loop Concept is a Sustainable 3D Printing Device
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
The Earth To People Furniture Collection is Naturally Crafted
Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers
The National Geographic Launch the Contour Zero Sneakers
Waste-Minimizing Household Cleaners
The Grove Co. Spring Collection Has a Special Launch Partner
Sustainable Cork Installations
Forest for the Trees Showcases Cork Sustainable Furniture
Compostable Fiber Tablewares
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Retail Collection is BPI-Certified
Compostable Sole Sneakers
Stella McCartney and Balena Updated the S-Wave Sport Sneaker Style
Biophilic Workplace Designs
Mangrove Garden Office by Bean Buro Reimagines Corporate Spaces
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Bamboo-Centric Furniture Capsules
Roche Bobois and Jiang Qiong Er Join on the Bamboo Mood Series
Eco-Friendly Sleek Office Furniture
Jenny Nordberg and Soeco Join on Refurbished Office Furniture
Functional Household Product Concepts
Dami Seo Designs the Soom Concept for Household Items
Chopstick-Crafted Homeware
RENEW by TRINITY Makes Artisan Designs from Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Stackable Flat-Pack Furniture
The Bug Collection Reimagines Modular Furniture for Sustainability
Purpose-Driven Wellness Brands
Koala Eco is Reflecting on Its Business Growth and Trajectory
Sustainable Tactile Smartphone Cases
The Native Union (Re)Classic Case is Minimalist
Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts
Deniz Atkay Designs the Slide Table Concept with a Single Sheet
Discarded Shoe-Created Stools
The WU Series by BENTU Design is a Sustainable Alternative
Vegan Leather Iconic Chairs
Herman Miller Presents it Lounge Chairs with a Vegan Construction
Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts
Design Studio701 Creates the Rio Pouffe Concept
Welcome Gift Design Kits
Earth’s Hatch Kit Reimagines a Welcome Gift with Practical Home Tools
Conscious Home Cleaners
Iken Clean Launches a New Sustainable Cleaning Solution for Homes
Leaf-Inspired Colorful Trays
The LEAF Tray Joins the GOODS' EVERYDAY OBJECT Series
Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers
BC Softwear's New Slipper Design Uses Eco-Friendly Materials
Fruit-Inspired Design Collections
Yuria Kailich and Joel Harding Showcase Soft Grounds
Mineral-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zachary A. Embraces Subtle Minimalism with Renegade Neutrals
Organic Furniture Collections
Ensemble Translates Nature into Sculptural Seating in Collaboration
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Sustainable Modern Chair Designs
ZEITRAUM Explored Sustainability Through Material & Craftsmanship
Plant-Cultivating Home Furnishings
LG Introduces a New Planter That Doubles as a Lamp
Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps
We+ Designs the Beautiful Remli Lamp Using Rubble and Debris
Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting
Fumie Shibata Designs the Bamboo Forest Glass Lighting for BROKIS
Japanese Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
JAPANMADE Vol.1 Debuts at 3daysofdesign Festival
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Bio-Based Single-Use Cups
The VeriGreen Plus Was Created by eGreen and Polymateria
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Intuitive Countertop Composters
The Vego Kitchen Composter Enhances Home Gardening
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts
Zeta ID Designs the Eko System with Various Functions
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Sleep-Inclusive Seating Designs
Sabai Introduces the Sustainable Eclipse Capsule
Stylish Everyday Frames
Zenni Optical Introduced 'EcoBloomz' as a Sustainable Option
Integrated Planter Worktables
The Plantable Office Line by SurfaceWorks into Plant-Friendly Tables
Sustainable Cork Desk Organizers
Faith Demirci Designs the Korka Organizer System
Reimagined Familiar Design Objects
Lichen + Karimoku Reimagine Familiar Forms for Today’s Living
Ritual-Based Mobile Design
ECAL and Google Explored Hardware Inspired by Everyday Habits
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Curved Bamboo Chairs
The New Moon Chair by Elora Hardy Turns Natural Bamboo into Sculptural Design
Curated Eco-Conscious Gift Collections
Pine Heights Market Focuses on the Conscious Commerce Space
Canadian Eco-friendly Phone Cases
Pela's Sustainable Approach to Phone Case Trends
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Illusion Organic Furniture
The Siembra Capsule by baba estudio Bends Steel & Wood into Fluid Forms
Eco-Conscious Gender-Neutral Bag Designs
The DaCosta Verde Duo Basic Capsule Collection is Chic
Calm-Centric Furniture Collections
Cane-Line’s 2025 News Collection is Thoughtfully Curated
Bright Upcycled Chess Tables
The Upcycled Gambit by reEDIT Uses Bamboo and Tea Waste
Bamboo Forest-Inspired Retreats
Canter and Gallop Designs a Tranquil Home in Hong Kong
Eco-Minded Leather Variants
Tata International's New Eco-Friendly Leather Hopes to Spark Change
Sustainable Kitchen Gear
The Legni Collection Brings Playful Utility to Prepping with Wood Tools
Air-Infused Material Experiments
Project Ara Explores Air and Biomimicry as Lightweight Material
Stainless Steel Sustainable Sinks
POSCO and Franke Debut an Eco-Friendly Stainless Steel Sink
Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases
RhinoShield Presents a New Collection of Cases Ideal for Gifting
Sustainable Pooja Products
Kalyanamm's New Line of Pooja Essentials is Eco-Friendly and Vegan
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Colorful School Desk Designs
NOS Design Designs the Clever – School Desk Concept
Biomaterial Interior Design
Spring Studio Forms Sustainable Interiors for World Heritage Centre
Wooden Pendant Lamp Collections
Blue Green Works Introduces the New Wood Collection
Stealthy Water Purifier Concepts
Seongmin Lim Designs the Stonewell Water Purifier Concept
Sustainable Side Furniture
The Re Up Side Tables Crafted with Recycled Plastic and Wood
Transparent Bean Bag Furniture
Shayan Ramesht Designs a Sustainable Bean Bag Structure
Comfort-Focused Furniture Capsules
Humanscale Preents sthe Living Collection at Salone del Mobile
Living Moss Humidifiers
The Moss Humidifier Concept Boasts Living Ecology with Home Wellness
Nature-Inspired Modern Furniture
Alcarol Introduces its IMPRINT Collectio in Milan
Utilitarian Design Series
D/Partment Introduces Functional Pieces for the Modern Home
Sustainable Chrome Furniture
The Cork Collection by Studio AHEAD Pairs Cork with Futuristic Chrome
Tree Sap-Binding Timber Furniture
Earth to People Introduces Salvage and Sap Collection
Eco Cork Organizers
The Stackable Cork Boxes Offer Eco-Friendly and Tactile Storage
Nature-Inspired Lifestyle Design
SuperNatural Explores How Organic Phenomena Can Shape Objects
Natural Landscape-Inspired Ceramics
OWIU Goods Designs the MATTER Collection of Organic Forms
Sustainable Pendant Lights
The Corka Pendant Light for Zero Uses Cork to Create Soft Illumination
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Sustainable Classic Chairs
The Herman Miller Ec-127 Eames Chair Update Uses 99% Recycled Plastic
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Anniversary Design Shows
Tiptoe 10 Years Celebrates Its Iconic Table Leg Through 10 Designer Works
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Ceramic Waste Carafes
Sungai Carafe Transforms Bali’s River Waste into Restorative Pottery
Ergonomic Seating Designs
The Oko Chair by Lucidi Pevere Features Sculpted Continuous Shell
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Beach-Inspired Desk Trios
The Deskterior Set Features a Sun Lamp, Card Holder & Sandcastle Bank