TEDxToronto speaker David Miller is urging Canadians to promote a stronger eco-friendly urban design for our city streets; in keeping with this environmentally inspiring message, these Canadian eco-designs are a friendly reminder that "urban" doesn’t necessarily have to mean "non-green." Ranging from rechargeable bikes to solar powered buildings, these designs show that our city landscapes can benefit from this reusable energy to power our electronic needs. These techniques are a simple fix to the rise in global warming, battling the temperatures that are on a steady increase.
Join Miller’s mission to increase the number of environmentally conscious designs in Toronto and cities all across Canada. As Canadians, if we join forces to bring these nontraditional green power chargers to doorsteps across the country, we can be leaders in a green global revolution that will help to heal this great planet.
13 Canadian Eco Designs
TEDxToronto Speaker David Miller Preaches Potential for a Greener Canada:
Zoe Poulias — Sep 25, 2011 — Eco
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5 Recycled Bottle Christmas Trees
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Idyllic Canadian Abodes
Stone and Wood Residence Brings Modern Architecture Home
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Charge-As-You-Ride
Solar Electric Bike
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Pedaler Powered Billboard
120 Volunteers Charge Campaign
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Prodigious Sun Power Plants
The Sarnia Solar Project is the World's Largest
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Sustainable Border Stations
Warroad Land Port of Entry by Julie Snow Architects is LEED Certified
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Eco-Friendly Dorm Furniture
Our Paper Life Offers Students Sturdy and Cheap Desks and Shelves
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Massive Eco Exteriors
This Green Over Grey Wall is North America's Largest Living Wall
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Eco Jargon
Green Collar Jobs
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Grey Water Recycling
The 'Envirosink' Helps You Prevent Water Waste At Home
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Canada's Green Commitment
Earth Hour 2008
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Canadian Bike Share Systems
Montreal to Launch Public Bicycle Program in May
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Electrified Catamarans
The Infinyte I4 is an Eco-Friendly Water Toy With a 10-Hour Battery Life
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Eco Electric Camping Trailers
The Colorado Teardrops Electric Classic Comes in Two Variants
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
Redesigned Hybrid Offices
Mason Studio Redesigned Its Toronto Office For "The Greater Good"
Angular Electric Bike Trailers
A Canadian Cyclist Creates the Cyberdrop Inspired by Tesla
Modular Electric Toothbrushes
Suri Develops a Sustainable Electric Toothbrush Alternative
Recycled Waste Speakers
Gomi Transforms Old Plastic Waste Into Bluetooth Speakers
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts
The Braun 'FaithFull' Speaker by Edoardo Gouffran is Easy to Charge
Toronto Film Exhibitions
Imposter Cities Exhibition Explores Architecture & Cinematic Authenticity
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
Electric Glamping Vehicles
Taehyun Kim Designed This Compact Electric Vehicle, Called Haven
Sustainable Electric Coffee Makers
Thomas Mair's Kara Coffee Maker Highlights Circular Design
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Serenely Stilted Houses
This Sustainable Tiny Home is Situated On An Elevated Platform
Ambient Energy Harvesting Planters
This Hydroponic Planter System Encourages Interaction
Tranquil Nature-Centric Cabin Designs
MAFCOhouse Designs the Cozy Nortehaus Retreat in Canada
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
All-Electric Towed Trailers
The Lightship L1 Trailer is Battery-Powered and has a Minimal Design
Earth Day-Honoring Apparel Capsules
Christopher RÆBURN Presents the New Earthkeepers Collection
Carbon-Absorbing Street Murals
Volkswagen Canada Lauched a Pollution-Eating Mural in Toronto
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
Estudio Focaccia Prieto Conceptualizes Self-Sustaining Island Cities
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Speakers
The JBL Go 3 Eco and Clip 4 Eco Feature Recycled Plastic and More
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Solar Powered Wireless Speakers
Urbanista Designs the New Waterproof Malibu Speakers
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs
Eunsu Lee's Whistle Wakes One Up with "The Sweet Serenade of Nature"
Electric Miniature Pickup Trucks
Yves Behar Designs the Telo with a Sustainable System
Plant-Covered Concrete Homes
Studio Symbiosis Designs the Villa KD45 in Delhi with a Terraced Roof
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Electric Solar-Powered Campers
Lightship designs the L1 Trailer with Futuristic Elements
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems
The SolarBotanic Energy Tree Works in Public or Private Spaces
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Massive Urban Solar Farms
Carlo Ratti Associati Works on an Impressive Bid for the World Expo 2030
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Urban Structural Street Furniture
BLUE Architecture Studio Designs the Symbiotic Urban Furniture
Upcycled Tower Designs
3XN Shows How Sustainable and Cost-Cffective Reuse Can Be
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Renewable Circular Trash Cans
Mill Offers a New Way of Circular Food with a Shrunken Technology
Sustainable Artful Local Furniture
PROWL Joins Model No. On the Endless Loop: Waste to Wanted
Hotel-Run Mindful Festival Events
1 Hotel Toronto Ran a Number of Events During the TIFF
Climate-Controlled Cycling Paths
The 'Loop' Will Bring Comfortable Active Transportation to Dubai
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Accelerated Modular Housing Construction
David Baker Architects Pushes for Housing in San Fran
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Tranquil Cozy Canadian Cottages
Omar Gandhi Architects Designs the White Rock Cottage
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Minimal Philosophy Toronto Homes
Burdifilek Designs the Sleek Forest Hill Residence
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Canadian Eco Packaging Expansions
The Body Shop Recently Expanded its Refill Program to Canada
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Sustainably Built Canopied Buildings
Kevin Daly Architecture Designs a Foundation's Headquarters
Eco EV Charging Stations
This Retail and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Will Be in Manchester
Energy-Neutral Media Pavilions
AMDL Circle Designs the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, Switzerland
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations
EFFEKT Designs the Better Energy Charge Park
Eco-Friendly QSR Coffee Lids
Tim Hortons Plans to Migrate to Using Sustainable Cutlery in 2023
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Luxe Car-Focused Residence Designs
Erin Sander Design Creates the Greenway Parks Home
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
Sustainable Battery Recycling
Call2Recycle Canada Partners with BWH Hotels for New Project
Canadian Tourism Campaigns
Destination Canada and Caleb Simpson Launch New Travel Campaign
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Curved London Office Buildings
Foster + Partners Designs 50 Electric Boulevard in South London
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Biodiversity-Supporting Homes
Miguel Mesa del Castillo Collaborates on a Climate-Friendly Home
E-Bike Charging Partnerships
BikeFlex Partnered with Solarcycle on Renewable Bike Charging
All-White Ontario Homes
BLDG Workshop Designs a New Tonal Home in the Cheltenham Badlands
Repurposed Electric Scooter Series
Andra Formen Designs the E-metabolism Collection
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Solar-Powered Bike Deliveries
IKEA Rolls Out Deliveries in the Netherlands with the SunRider
Planted Balcony Home Designs
4site Architects Designs the House of Greens in Bangalore
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles
Jeffrey Miller Creates Riles for the London Underground
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Juxtaposing Garden Home Designs
Studio North Designs the Custom Garden Garage in Calgary
Compact Calming Homes
Batay-Csorba Architects Masterfully Designed a Modern Brick Home in Toronto
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Greenery-Topped Winery Designs
This Czech Winery Complex Pays Tribute to its Green Surroundings
Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes
Upway Unveils New Bikes with the Artist Collaboration Series
Artfully Inspired Home Renovations
Reflect Architecture Designs the North Drive House in Toronto
Powerful All-Electric Solar Trailers
Living Vehicle Designs the 2024 HD Trailer on Solar Power
Excess Solar Energy Transitions
Tesla Launches the New Charge on Solar Electric Feature
Electrified Vehicle-Made Films
The Short Film 'Mushroom' Was Powered by Ford EVs
Cozy Canadiana Apparel
Good For Sunday's Canada EcoFleece Crewneck is Sustainably Made
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Canadian Eco Delivery Expansions
DHL Express Canada is Adding BrightDrop Electric Vans
Laid-Back Australian-Inspired Bars
Electric Bill Recently Opened Its Doors on Toronto's Bloor St.
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts
Salazar Sequero Medina Designs the Livable Greenhouse Home
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Sustainable Red Utilitarian Homes
David Kohn Architects Designs the Red House in Southwest England
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Minimal Urban City Apartments
GRT Architects Designs the East Village Apartment in NY
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Energy-Efficient Headquarter Buildings
The New 'Bench' Building Prioritizes Sustainable Design
Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures
GREEN GRADS Features Roberta Schreyer's Dreamstones
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Canadian Specialist E-Bikes
The E-Griffin and E-Cartier are Urban-Focused All-Purpose Bikes
Eco-Conscious Hotel Calculators
SilverDoor Launches a New Carbon Calculator for Accomodations
Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs
BCycle will be Available in Capitola's new Sharing Program
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Sustainably Transformed Tech Headquarters
Google's New Chicago Office Will Be More Ec-Friendly
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Inuit-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Building Takes Design Cues From Snowdrift Patterns
Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels
Dyaqua Designs the New Invisible Solar Panels
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Juxtaposing Retro Cottage Homes
Drew Mandel Architects Renovates a Vintage Cottage in Toronto
Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures
Querkraft Designs the Pavilion Inspired by Wind Towers
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Compassionate Dietary Choices Ads
DairyTruth.ca Launches #DairyFreeToronto Campaign
Dynamic Canadian Museum Expansions
Diamond Schmitt Architects Expands the New Brunswick Museum
Environmental EV Air Purifiers
The Audi Urban Purifier Cleans the Surrounding Cityscape
Electric Ride Share Apps
Uber Intorudces Comfort Electric to Vancouver