The Internet of things has spurred on a movement of connectivity that is paving the way for the creation of smart cities around the world. While many cities are addressing this hi-tech direction in different ways, common factors of efficiency, convenience and environment conscientiousness all play a huge roles. In this case, these smart cities are implementing ways to track water usage, electricity and more in an effort to reduce their environmental impact.
Apart from monitoring and tracking, these eco smart cities have interesting high-level concepts to loop in residents. One pertains to a rewards system that encourages people living in smart cities to not only make better health decisions for themselves, but also for their hometown. This holistic approach brings the social online aspect into play as well.
13 Examples of Eco Smart Cities
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Futuristic Ecological City Blueprints
Vincent Callebaut Imagines What Paris 2050 Will look Like
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Skyscraper-Updating Eco Enclosures
'Re-Cover' Could Turn Skyscraper Buildings into Eco Energy Hubs
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Smart City Platforms
Boston's SCOPE Project Hopes to Improve Quality of Life for Residents
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Massive Eco Cities
Green Tech City is a Sustainable Architectural Project on a Giant Scale
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Urban Green Redesigns
The Langfang Eco-Smart City Wins an Award for Its Vision
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Smart Street Lighting
Madrid is Upgrading to Smart Street Lights Courtesy Philips
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Community Reward Platforms
PIPs Creates a Smart City Currency for the Social Impact Economy
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Smart Street Lighting
Elechon's PL-based Outdoor Lighting is Efficient and Connected
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City Sensor Networks
Chicago's Array of Things Reports Real-Time Data to Residents
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Water Monitor Apps
The WaterStatus Concept Would Offer Quality Data Using Connected Sensors
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Predictive Air Quality Visualizations
This Air Quality Forecasting Site Informs New Yorkers
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Anonymized Traffic Platforms
Flow by Sidewalk Labs Will Offer Real-Time Street Traffic Updates
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Electric Delivery Fleets
Gnewt Cargo Employs Electric Cars to Deliver Packages in London
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Multifunctional Lawn Care Robots
The EcoFlow Blade Cuts Grass and Collects Leaves
Smart Backyard Chicken Coops
'The Smart Coop' is a Backyard Smart Home for Chicken Farms
Eco-Friendly TV Features
Sony Announced the 'Eco Dashboard' Feature for its 2023 Bravia XR TVs
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Low-Cost Energy-Efficient Houses
These Solar-Powered Homes by Street Monkey Architects are Sleek
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Interactive E-Waste Billboards
Currys' Cash for Trash Billboards Tackle E-Waste
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Subscription-Based Climate Action Platforms
Ecologi Focuses on Impactful Climate Solutions
Feature-Rich Chicken Coops
The Smart Chicken Coop from Eggs-Iting has Nine Connected Features
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Automated Relaxation Bathtubs
The Smart Bathtub by the Cloudandco Design Studio is Customizable
Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters
This Urban Electric Scooter Offers Safe & Reliable City Navigation
Efficient 70s-Style Timepieces
The Citizen Eco-Drive 365 Series Includes Three Styles
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Audaciously Adaptable Floating Cities
'Dogen City' is Designed to Withstand Climate Challenges
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Greenery-Enclosing Medical Buildings
This Building's Atrium Will Be Packed With Trees & Plants
Wearable Hydration Monitors
Epicore Biosystems' 'Connected Hydration' Helps in Hot Environments
Scalable Eco Energy Systems
The ALLPOWERS R3500 Smart Energy Kit Reduces Electricity Costs
Environmental Cost Receipts
ASKET's Impact Receipts Measure Water Usage, CO2 Emissions & More
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
Estudio Focaccia Prieto Conceptualizes Self-Sustaining Island Cities
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
Futuristic Intelligent Toilets
Kohler Inserts “Advanced Technological Features” in Its Designs
Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires
These Goodyear Sustainable Tires Have Traction-Tracking Treads
Connected Air Quality Monitors
The 'IAQ' Air Quality Monitor Detects Over 20 Common Pollutants
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Regenerative Cycling Equipment
The Conceptual 'Energy Keeper' by Sasha Torgova is Eco-Friendly
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Sphere-Shaped Skyscrapers
The 'Skyscraper City of Tiankeng' Has Different Microclimate Spheres
Sustainable Hotel Textiles
liv interior Offers Beautifully Handcrafted, Eco-Friendly Hotel Items
Sustainable Smart City Solutions
Omniflow is Illuminating Sustainable Smart Cities with Edge AI
Car-Free Neighborhood Redevelopments
Berlin’s Former Tegel Airport is Being Converted
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Wireless E-Bike Charging Systems
MobiDock Launched a Charging Ecosystem for Bikes and Scooters
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Miniature Plant Monitors
The 'Enviro Grow' Uses a Raspberry Pi Microcontroller Board
Recycled Wastewater Beers
Epic Cleantec is Upcycling Wastewater into Circular Beer
Balcony-Ready Solar Power Systems
This EcoFlow PowerStream System Generates Ample Energy
Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods
The 'Agora-E' Mobility Concept by Andrea Ponti is Minimalist
Direct-to-Consumer Hydropanels
Source Global Seeks to Answer Impending Resource Depletion
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
IoT-Based Elderly Care Systems
Mokosmart Offers an IoT Platform for Ensuring Seniors Safety
Smart Pet Water Fountains
The Caremi Mobile Smart Pet Water Fountain Tracks How Much Pets Drink
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Tree-Tracking Platforms
The 'CTrees' Platform Uses Three Technologies to Track the World's Trees
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Connected Pool Analyzers
The iopool EcO Smart Pool Monitor Relays Data to the App
Accessible Shower Designs
The Showee Eco-Smart Shower Revolutionizes the Showering Experience
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
Intelligent Grid-Reactive EV Chargers
This Kevee Smart EV Charging Technology is Advanced
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Modular Self-Monitoring Power Cubes
The Teak Smart Cube Reimagines the Traditional Power Bar
Sustainable Fashion Search Engines
This Tool Helps American Consumers Access Eco-Friendly Apparel
Smart Brassware Packages
Aqualla Uses Digital Brochures to Reduce its Climate Impact
Energy-Saving Textile Testers
The 'TruRain' Repellency Tester Reduces Energy & Water Usage
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
Recycled Water Shower Faucets
IKEA Works with Flow Loop on a New Innovative Shower Solution
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AI-Powered Leak-Detecting Tools
'Wint' is Creating an AI Solution to Reduce Water Waste
Wellness-Focused AI Watches
Citizen is Launching Its AI-Powered ‘CS Smart Watch' for Wellness
AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes
This eBike is Equipped With ChatGPT, Anti-Theft Protections and More
Startup Bike-Sharing Services
Curve Electric Partners with SSCL to Launch a Public E-Bike Service
Sustainable Technology Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Collection is Chic
Eco-Friendly Smartphones
HMD Announced Three New Nokia Phones as Eco-Friendly Options
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Nature-Themed City Apparel
The North Face Launches the Urban Ecology Collection
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Industrial Wastewater Clean-Ups
Aquacycl Boasts Innovative Water-Cleaning Technology
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Sustainable Urban Transport Highways
The Loop in Dubai is a New Zero-Emissions System by URB
Human-Generated Energy Concepts
Otto Copping Envisioned The Human Hydro Park Royal
IoT-Powered Workplace Services
The Cisco-Meraki Smart Workspace Solutions Revolutionize Workflow
Environment-Sensing Home Displays
The 'Livegrid' Digital Canvas Shows Artfully Shows Conditions
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
5G-Enabled e-Bikes
Orbic's 5G e-Bike Integrates 5G Connectivity and AI Tech
Eco-Friendly Pub Guides
Heineken's Green Pub Guide Spotlights Sustainability Efforts
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Eco EV Charging Stations
This Retail and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Will Be in Manchester
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Health-Monitoring Activewear Fabrics
This Fabric Sensing System is Integrated with Electrodes
Motion-Controlled Smart Faucets
The Moen® Smart Faucet with Motion Control is Advanced
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Waterless Smart Cleaning Stations
The 3i Intelligent Cleaning Station Was Introduced at CES 2024
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Sustainable Fashion Certification Services
Loro Piana Customers Can Track Product Eco-Friendliness
Eco-Friendly Laser Printers
These HP Laser Printers Reduce Energy Use by 30%
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Eco-Friendly Transit Apps
Moovit Partnered with Lime to Deliver Electric Micro-Mobility Options
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Eco-Friendly Laptops
HP Unveiled the 14-Inch 'Eco Edition' Laptop with Sustainable Components
Wearable Performance Trackers
The Cityplay Tracker Helps with Improving Overall Technical Skills
Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras
Paper Shoot's Cameras are Sustainable, Minimalist and Lightweight
Health-Centric Smart Rings
The Circular Ring Helps Users Better Understand their Overall Health
Fully Integrated Smart Showers
The Power Shower Head Features Motion Sensors and Voice Controls
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Eco-Conscious Web Browsers
Ecosia Has Launched an Eco-Friendly Internet Browser for Clean Energy
AI-Enhanced Water Monitors
Moen's Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff Proactively Protects Homes
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
AI-Backed Waste Sorters
Leduc Residents Will Now Receive Postcards with AI Green Cart Insights
Rental Bathroom Amenity Projects
Sojo and Clean the World Revolutionize Rental Amenities Recycling
Eco-Friendly Navigation Features
Google Maps Allows Eco-Conscious Trip Planning
Pollutant-Measuring Drone Systems
This Drone System Conveys Pollution Info to a Smartphone
Corporate ESG Initiatives
IBM Announced its New 'IBM Impact' ESG Reporting Framework
IoT Building Management Platforms
This System Allows Efficient Oversight Of Building Operations
Danish Recreational Hub Projects
The City of Copenhagen Announces a New Waterfront Development
Sustainable Media Initatives
BlueTriton and Teads Launch a New Digital Sustainability Initiative
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Eco-Conscious Hotel Calculators
SilverDoor Launches a New Carbon Calculator for Accomodations
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Connected Smart Litter Boxes
The Els Pet Self-Cleaning Litter Box Links with a User-Friendly App
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Automated eMobility Products
Tibber Debuts the Grid Rewards Program in Various European Countries
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Community-Based Eclipse Apps
The Eclipse App Helped People Better Witness the 2024 Eclipse
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Carbon-Aware Game Console Updates
Microsoft Has Started Launching the Carbon Aware Function
Impact-Assessing Initiatives
EcoVadis Hopes to Gauge Millions of Companies on an ESG Scale
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors