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Top 50 Eco Trends in April 2010

From Freaky Fish Photomentaries to Watches With Wood:

Trend Hunter Robot — Apr 28, 2010 — Eco

For the month of April 2010, these are the Top 50 eco trends, which include Freaky Fish Photomentaries, Papercraft Earrings and Private Nerd Gardens. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2012 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Michael Hines (306 trends), Alex Scott (293), Luisa Amanda Gomes (238), Meghan Young (157), Marissa Liu (123), Venessa Fisher (122), Marissa Brassfield (120), Ryan Hinkson (76), Shelby Lee Walsh (67), and Katherine Vong (55).Also make sure to check out Professional Fashion, our latest episode of Trend Hunter TV.If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2010 Trend Reports and Trend Hunter Pro.

Freaky Fish Photomentaries

Human-Like Fish With Teeth and Limbs

Private Nerd Gardens

The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is for Time and Space Contemplators

Underwater Ocean Cities

Arup Biomimetics' Syph Prepares for a Landless Future

Papercraft Earrings

Amazing Papermode Paper Jewelry Makes a Folded Fashion Satement

Recycled Plastic Islands

Netherlands Architects Create Concept of Floating Eco Island

Gardens on Walls

Manuel Dressmann's 'Vertical Garden' Turns Your Apartment into a Greenhouse

Electro Sports Bikes

The E-TX Urban Bike is a Futuristic Sports Bike

Self-Promoting Stamps

Andrea Romani's Eco-Business Cards Recycle Anything and Everything

Super Jacked Motorcycles

The Thrive Bike Runs Both on Fuel and Electricity

Bathroom Bridal Wear

Women Make Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses for Contest

Reconstructed Messenger Bags

Accessories from Catfluff are Made With Vintage Army Surplus

Hip Hanging Gardens

Add Greenery to the Walls With Flora Grubb's Vertical Garden

Daily Recycled Rings

Colleen Baran Makes a Ring a Day

Bubble Wrap Couture

The DHL Haute Couture Creates Magic with Garbage

Scrap-Happy Limousines

Nissan UK Has Unveiled 11m Long Assembled Car

Hardware Store Jewelry

Whim Originals Studio Creates Urban Industrial Flair

Built-In Spoon Lids

The Cho Hye-seung Yogurt Spoon Solves Cutlery Problems

Solarized Floating Homes

'The Last Resort' from RAFAA Architecture and Design

Shipping Container Homes

Christopher Nogry Expands Living Space with Shipping Containers

Botanical Balconies

Studio Seilern Whitehorse Development Gives New Meaning to Green House

Giant Origami Cranes

The Coachella Music Festival Celebrates With Solar Crane

Eco Minimalist Shoeboxes

The Clever Little Bag from Puma is Captain Planet-Approved

Strap-On Porches

The Plant Room Gives Apartment Dwellers a Shot at Having a Shed

Nature-Inspired Yachts

The Aliz Yacht Brings Rivers and Waterfalls to the High Seas

Growing Green Statues

The Terraform Sculptures by Robert Cannon Breaks in All the Right Places

Monthly Period Fashion

Walter Raes Turns Tampons Into Wearable Art

Mini Terrarium Jewelry

Mai McKemy Creates Intricate, Nature-Loving Accessories

Recyclable Autos

The Ford START Concept Looks for a Few More Ways to be Green

Vintage Suitcase Vanities

Reuse Old Travel Goods in Your Luxe Lavatory

Eco-Conscious Speedboats

Keep the Oceans Blue with the Green Luxury Yacht Concept

Two-Wheeled Automobiles

The TAA Concept Car by Antonio Sunjerga is Not of This Four-Wheeled World

Bloody Chocolate Bars

Greenpeace vs. Nestle in KitKat Campaign

Green Shower Stunts

For Earth Day, Axe Canada Advises to 'Take Action, Take Your Clothes Off'

Bull-Inspired Concept Cars

Muhammad Imran's Concept Car Offers Great Functionalities

Russian Folklore Fashion

Natalya Aikens' Fairytale Art Cuffs Are Inspired by Her Heritage

Earth Day Kick Displays

Nike SB Dunk High Skunks Set To Drop

Watches With Wood

The W-Shock Watch is the Best Way to Get Some Wood

Recycled Vinyl Wall Art

Extinct Creatures and Technology Collide in Jacksonville, Florida

Wind-Powered Flowers

Tonkin Liu Creates Widnes Waterfront Future Flower

Bottle Cap Lamps

The 'Captivate Light' by Luladot Repurposes Plastic Bottle Tops and Caps

Greening Performance Cars

Plans for BMW Front-Wheel Drive and Smaller Carbon Fleetprint

Organic Androids

The Plant O Bot is a Nice Piece of Grassroots Innovation

Extravagant Headdresses

Headwear Extraordinaire Creations from Etsy Shop Magentafabulous

Bovine Power-Walking

Livestock Power Mill Electricity-Producing Treadmill for Cows

Subscription Soup Deliveries

SoupCycle Brings Portland Organic Locavore Meals Via Bicycle

Public Peeing PSAs

Joe Media's 'Idle Free' Public Urination Spot is More Than Toilet Humor

Biodegradable Cigarette Butts

Greenbutts Cigarette Filters are 100% Biodegradable and Grow Flowers

Recycled CD Architecture

The Shanghai Corporate Pavilion Nears Completion (UPDATE)

Related Ideas

Pop-Out Yacht Pools

Vuk Dragovic's 'Atreides' Yacht Lets You Have a Pool in Every Ocean

Self-Promoting Turntables

DJ Business Cards by Nasheet Shadani and Deepak Nagar

Private Nerd Gardens

The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is for Time and Space Contemplators

Custom Fashion that Spoofs the Apple iPad Includes Lots of Period Jokes

Hole-in-the-Ground Architecture

Underground House in Seoul by Byoung Cho

55 Wonderful Wedding Dresses

From Paper Wedding Dresses to Mile-Long Dresses

Black Pearl SUVs

G-Power Auto Tuners Pimp Out BMW X5

Transcendental Couture

'Wild Voyage' by Joanna Kustra is an Avant-Garde Trip Around the World

Horny Headdresses

This Lady Gaga Horn Hat Branches Out to New Heights

Garbage Wedding Gowns

The Plastic Bag Wedding Dress by Amorphose

Mermaid Fashiontography

Solve Sundsbo Captures Alla Kostromichova as 'The Girl From Atlantis'

Vogue US March 2010 Shows Refined Military Looks for Spring

Stacked & Slanted Mansions

A-Cero Architects' Dream Home in Pozuelo de Alarcon

Corseted Military Cover Shoots

Army-Inspired Fashions Take Over Vogue Paris March 2010 Issue

Papercraft Earrings

Amazing Papermode Paper Jewelry Makes a Folded Fashion Satement

Floating Summer Homes

Lake Huron Home to a Floating House by Michael Meredith of MOS Architects

Badass High-Class Yachts

The Sentori 50 R is a Floating Beast

Hillside Pod Homes

The Studio Aisslinger Fincube is a Small Home with Big Potential

Indoor Forest Homes

The Elok House Holds an Eco Sanctuary Inside Its Walls

Wonderland Rings

'Alice in Wonderland' Inspires H. Stern's New Jewelry Line

Moss-Covered Furniture

The Secret Garden Table by Ayodhya Brings the Outdoors to Your Living Room

Underwater Hotel Rooms

The Kara Walker-Tome 'Showtel' Project Turns Hotel Biba into Art

Eco Luxe Boat Homes

The Tafoni Floating House is a 960 Square Foot Masterpiece

Polka Dot Couture

Melodie Dagault Rocks Dotted Frocks in Lula Spring 2010

Concrete Block Abodes

The Andrew Golatta Concept House is Solid as a Rock

Freshly Baked Sneakers

Collette & Nike Serve Up The Air Macaroons Royalty

Diamond-Encrusted Headdresses

Elle Hungary March 2010 Shows ‘Madame Butterfly'

Origami Hoodie Transformations

Antonio Scarponi Turns the Ordinary into the Extraordinary

Hip Hanging Gardens

Add Greenery to the Walls With Flora Grubb's Vertical Garden

Futuristic Luxury Cruisers

The AA Super Yacht by Arnaud Answeeuw Offers the Best in Tech

Gothic Bird Cuffs

EDM Designs Creates Eccentric Victorian & Steampunk Accessories

The Balmain Homme 2010 Autumn Collection Commands Attention

Midas Touch Motorcycles

The 'Seraphim' Custom Motorcycle is an Epic Blinged-Out Chopper

Luxury Floating Yacht Garages

The Sea Axe FYS Megayacht Keeps Your Water Vehicles Close

Trebletastic Tables

The Sony Sound Lounge Adds Some Bass to Your Coffee Break

Feminine Soldier Fashion

'Military Fashion Show' by Belen Asad of WE! Photostudio

Arboreal Architecture

Organic Architecture at its Best in the Leaf House by Undercurrent Architect

Elle Canada March 2010 Takes a New Spin on Military Fashions

Eco Menstrual Innovations

Diva Cup Gives Pads and Tampons the Green Boot

Designer Paper Dresses

Papercrafts Hype Vivienne Westwood Wallpaper Collection for Cole & Son

Stacked Eco Pads

Tobias Weiss and Gernot Reisenhofer Create Terraced Hillside Homes

Mondrian Deskscaping

Haute Culture Mini Garden Puts a Square of Roots on Your Office Desk

Chrometastic Luxury Cars

The Lamborghini Cachazo Won't Be a Concept for Long

Erwin Wurm's 'House Attacks' Lays Seige to the Museum of Modern Art

Student Sourced Luxury Cars

Bentley Concept Cars by Royal College of Art Students

Transparent Hilltop Abodes

The Division Knoll Residence is at the Peak of Luxury

Eco-Conscious Speedboats

Keep the Oceans Blue with the Green Luxury Yacht Concept

Two-Wheeled Automobiles

The TAA Concept Car by Antonio Sunjerga is Not of This Four-Wheeled World

Astrological Origami Skirts

'External & Internal Photoshoot' by Anastasia Timoshkina is for Aries

Steam Powered Supercars

Century-Old World Land Speed Record Broken

Super Sports Scooters

The Yamaha TMAX is a Cool Scooter and Bike Hybrid

Egg Beater Power Generators

Energy Ball Wind Turbine Produces Power at 4 MPH

Smashed LP Jewelry

Broken Record Bib Necklace by Meticulousbylefoss Seriously Rocks

Russian Folklore Fashion

Natalya Aikens' Fairytale Art Cuffs Are Inspired by Her Heritage

Fun Food Containers

Goodbyn Compartmentalized Lunchboxes for Kids & Adults

Suitcase Chairs

Katie Thompson Recycles Old Suitcases into Chic Chairs

Couture Paper Bangles

The DIY Hermes ‘Dog Collar' Bracelet Adds Flair

Naked Pedestrian Statues

Antony Gormley Places Sculptures of His Nude Body Around NYC

Enviromental Tablets

Apple Makes Being Green a Top Priority With Eco-Friendly iPads

Sinister Cigarette Packaging

Anti Smoking Campaign Extinguishes Marlboro's Sales

Jurassic Park-Inspired Zoos

The Naturally Sustaining Dochodo Island Zoo

Cute Cuddly Motorcycles

Try to Ride the Theresa Honeywell Knit Bike

Incognito Cave Pavilions

Callum Morton Combines the Past and the Modern in his Grotto Pavilion

Glowing Garden Veggies

The Ripe Radish Solar Lamp is an Excellent Source of Illumination

Geometric Origami Furniture

The Bloom Series by Christina Waterson

Stealthy Self-Promotion

Ricky Richards' Money Business Card Fools You With Found Money

Louvre-Worthy Luggage

Suitcase Art Worth Taking Home by Michael Johansson

Hanging Hook Necklaces

The Clothes Hanger Necklace Made From Recycled Metal Hooks

Fairytale Chess Pieces

Lewis Carroll's ‘Through the Looking Glass' Chessboard

Wearable Art Jewelry

Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer Accessories for Fall/Winter 2010

Aquarium-Like Structures

The Water Cube Pavilion by MRDV Will Make You Feel Like a Mermaid

Undercover Eco Cars

The OneTicket Car Has Invisible Solar Panels

Novel Sculptured Chandeliers

Light Reading by Lula Dot is Made of Books

Two-Wheeled Tree Deliveries

Treesbybike Takes a Greener Road to Holiday Tradition

Uber-Organic Offices

The Award-Winning Harmonia 57 in Sao Paolo is as Green as it Gets

Upcycled Military Bags

Chronic Fatigue Carry-On Will Have You Ready for Battle in No Time

Wave-Wrapped Buildings

The Monaco Pavilion at The Shanghai Expo 2010

Submerged Couture Fashiontography

Lee Garland's Aptly-Named 'Underwater' Features Drenched Dresses

Programmable Planters

The Click and Grow Gives Life With Minimum Effort

Traditional Eco-Bulbs

The Lampada Bedside Lamp by Tomas Filippo

Badass Biodiesel Bikes

The Metalback Motorcycle is a Sweet Concept

Chocolate Vinyl Records

Peter Lardong Makes Music That's Easy to Digest

Aquaman Friendly Museums

Jason De Caires Taylor Takes the Fun of Underwater Sculptures to Cancun

Cloudscape Courtyards

The BIG Architects PS1 Pavilion Concept Sets the Bar for Competition

Space-Saving Garden Tools

The Folding Wheelbarrow is a Gardener's Dream Come True

Wooden Business Cards

Cody Maple's Self-Promotion Involves Laser-Etched Maple Wood

Recycled CD Architecture

The Shanghai Corporate Pavilion Nears Completion (UPDATE)

Detritus Dresses

The Beatrice Oettinger 'Wild Clothes' Collection Comes From Nature's Leftovers

Grunge-Inspired Kicks

The Dinosaur Jr. Nike SB Zoom Channels the 90's Alternative Scene

Salvaged Wood Sculptures

Ron van der Ende's 'A Shallow Wade' Art Explores American Ideas

Insectified Hair Pins

Calourette Creates Bizarre Jewelry to Adorn Your Neck, Fingers & Clothing

20 Second-Life Suitcases

Carrying Your Clothes is Just the Beginning With These Suitcases

Horseshoe Luggage

Sarah Williams Designs Singular Vintage Suitcases

Lock-Picking Toys

The Playmobil Safe Crackers will Steal Your Heart

Suitcase Segways

Samsonite and Micro Mobility's Trolley Scooter Makes Traveling Nerdier

Monstrous Furry Headdresses

Models' Heads Kept Warm at the Maison Martin Margiela Fall 2010 Show

Squiggly Eco-Structures

The Eco-Wine Pavilion by Michael Jantzen is Powered by Wind

Electrifying Autos

BMW's ActiveE Concept Will Shock You With Electric Feel

Digitized Daisies

The Bionic Humidifier is the Perfect Tool for the Gardener in Training

34 Superb Suitcases

From Suitcase Sofas to Suitcase Segways

Well-Dressed Biker Editorials

'Free Ride' in GQ China Takes a Spin Down the Style Road

Mixed-Up Mowers

Pedal-Powered Lawnmower Takes Caring for Your Yard to a New Level

TV Show Sneakers

Nike SB Dunk High 'Lost Oceanic Airlines' Show is Modeled After Hit TV Series

Ferocious Feather Sculptures

Kate MccGwire Uses Birds and Snakes for Inspiration

Illuminating Origami

The Papercraft Wastberg W101 Lamp is Overarchingly Sleek

Statement Snow Globes

The Greenpeace Coal Globe Conveys a Dirty Message

Smiling Concept Cars

Nissan and Hara Designs Team Up for the Happy Vehicle

Laker-Lovin' Skate Shoes

Skate Your Way to the NBA Finals With the Nike SB Zoom P-Rod 2.5

Graphic Novel Gardens

Keep it Green with ‘Manga Farming'

Sky-High Miami Marvels

Miami Dade College to Get Striking New Campus Center

Light Bulb Juice Bottles

Gloji Superjuice Makes Getting Healthy Even More Hip

Gyrating Greenchitectures

The Louisiana Pavilion by 3XN Architects is a Mean Green Design

Electric Blue Boleros

Angelika Liv Welcomes Spring with a Rosy Victorian Cover-Up

City Street Pavilions

The Dutch Submission for The Shanghai World Expo is a Happy Home

Shoe Box Supercars

The Puma Race Car Replica Sculptures by Ben Wilson

Scooter Luggages

The Suitcase Bike by Nexus Makes Traveling Effortless

Citrus Skate Shoes

The Nike SB Bruin is the Only Way to Wear Orange Peels

Superhero-Approved Sedans

The BMW Concept 20 is for Those Who Hate Injustice and Bad Fuel Economy

Patchwork Kicks

The Nike SB Dunk High Premium Look Handmade

Subaquatic Adventure Seating

The Subeo Lets You Explore Underwater in Comfort

Embossed Croc Kicks

Nike Women's Air Force 1 Hi Supreme Le Sneaker

Transparent Legal Structures

The International Criminal Court is Guilty of Having a Snazzy Design

Rain Harvesting Exhibiton Structures (UPDATE)

The 2010 World Expo Canada Pavilion

Garden Rock Monsters

The Garden of Bomarzo Utilizes These Giant and Mutated Gnomes

Nike Year of the Tiger Sneakers Are White & Gold

Psychedelic Swirl Couture

Andrea Maack's Illustrated Fashions Are Art You Can Wear

Emerald Isle Kicks

The Nike SB Blazer High Sneakers Are One Reason to Look Forward to Spring

Fruit-Shaped Terrariums

Recycled Glass Pear Vases From Viva Terra

Cold Power Generation

Antarctic Wind Turbines Put Renewable Energy Online

Modularized Concept Cars

Designer Marcos Costa Explores Production Flexibility

Garden Bon Bons

Seed Balls Clevery Disguised as Chocolates

Green Leaf Kicks

Nike Unleashes New Color With the Nike SB Zoom Bruin

Far-Reaching Roofs

A Tiny House is Topped off With a Gigantic Roof

Origami Fortune Cookies

Jeremy Thomas Constructs Delicious Rainbow Desserts

Temperature-Altering Wind Turbines

Large Wind Farms May Add to Global Warming

The Balcony Yacht Has Ample Breathing Room

Single-Seater Concept Cars

Lynx Concept Car Design by Daniel Toma

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