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Top 50 Eco Trends in August 2011
From Inner Beauty Branding to Scrap Heap Swimming:
Trend Hunter Robot — Aug 29, 2011 — Eco
For the month of August 2011, these are the Top 50 eco trends, which include Inner Beauty Branding, DIY Industrial Seating and Creepy-Crawly Close-Ups. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2798 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (438 trends), Matt Ho (246), Jordan Sowunmi (183), Leslie Chen (177), Michael Hines (176), Amelia Roblin (173), Emily Evans (146), Jason Soy (146), Corinne Guirgis (138), and Jaime neely (134).If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2011 Eco Trend Report and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Cracked Planter Art
The Sean Martindale 'Grass Spill' Installation is Green and Gorgeous
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Inner Beauty Branding
Fruute Packaging is Decorated on the Inside
48
Eco Pop Art Furniture
Yameng Li's Tyred Custom Chair if Full of Cultural References
47
DIY Industrial Seating
Nicola Golfari's P.3 Chair is Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly
46
Riverside Weekend Retreats
The 'River House' by Ziger/Snead Architects Intersects Landscapes
45
Suspended Newspaper Sculptures
Recycled Shadow was Created in Response to Paper Waste
44
Eco Dunes Domiciles
The Guna Villa is Seamlessly Nestled Next to the Baltain Sea
43
Hyper-Realistic Dog Tees
The Big Face Animals Collection Looks like Real Beasts
42
Recycled Vinyl Jewelry
Norbu Designs Transforms Old Records into Gorgeous Accessories
41
Hinged Sun-Loving Seats
Solar Chaise Lounge Passively Stores Renewable Energy
40
Trashy Music Artifact Installations
'Waste Landscape' by Morin and Eliard Makes Use of Unsold CDs
39
Water Cooler Installations
The Waving Wall of Chalkwell Depicts Embedded H2O in Products
38
Grass-Roofed Houses
The Stone Creek Camp Home Uses Firewood for Walls
37
Hexagonal Hole Branding
Nooka Mindstyle Packaging Embraces the Nature of its Contents
36
Shipping Material Seating
Pierre Vedel's Pallet Armchair is Minimalist and Rugged
35
Overgrown Outdoor Offices
The Natural Systems Domination Installation Encourages Healthy Workers
34
Fallen Foliage Branding
Hampi Natural Tableware Packaging Upholds an Organic Image
33
Parking Post Planters
Potogreen by Paule Kingleur Brings the Garden to Curb Guards
32
Stargazing Spa Retreats
The Malmstrom-Olsens Revamped Their Greenhouse Into an Outdoor Sanctuar
31
Alcoholics Anonymous Abodes
The Bottle House By Bernard Rudolfsky Re-Defines Recycling
30
Rare Spirit Species Captures
Paul Nicklen Photographs Unbelievable Images of the 'Kermode' Bear
29
Creepy-Crawly Close-Ups
The Stephen Gschmeissner 3D Insect Photos are Unrecognizable
28
Wacky Motocross Hybirds (UPDATE)
The MXB Shocker Motocrossboard Blends Boarding and Biking
27
Recycled Ceremonial Rings
Todd Reed Creates Stunning Jewelry With Used Metals & Uncut Diamonds
26
Innovative Printing Incentive Apps
'Print A Forest' Plants a Tree for Every Hundred Pages
25
Hi-Tech Borrowed Bicycles
The i-Go Rentable E-Bike System Attracts All Urban Types
24
Floating Habitable Structures
The Artificial Island Skyscraper Would Withstand Global Warming
23
Industrial Indoor Gardens
The Toyo Herb Pots Soften Stainless Steel with Greenery
22
Rejuvenating Houston Houses
The Laurel Residence Offers Superior Comfort & Sustainability
21
Screen-Swapping Televisions
Samsung MSTV Lets You Instantly Increase the Size of Your Flatscreen
20
Tron-Inspired Two-Seaters
The Lightcycle is Incarnated as the MonoTracer
19
Towering Tiered Lighting
Lucrecia Moribunda's Pagoda Floor Lamp Has an Organic Vibe
18
Electric Eco Tricycles
The Valentin Vodev 'Vienna Bike' is Stylish and Strong
17
Soft-Spot Animal Images
Jon Bertelli Puts a Lovable Spin on His Wildlife Captures
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Organic Field Photography
Jurgen Heckel's ‘Gras' Shows an Eco-Embrace
15
Purchasable Eco-Planes
The All-Electric Elektra One is Set to Hit the Market Next Year
14
Self-Sustaining Cubitecture
Matrix Gateway Complex is an Astounding Innovative Green Structure
13
Humanitarian Fashion Lines
David Peck Takes Inspiration from and Gives Back to Ugandan Villagers
12
Wave-Copying Designs
David Bowen Creates Installation That Mimics Remote Water Movement
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Water Cycle-Inspired Showers
Helder Rodrigues' Recycle Water Eliminates Bathroom Water Waste
10
Bubble-Inspired Buildings
The Liquid Building Focuses on the Theme of Fluidity
9
Tree-Pillared Homes
The R-House by Budi Pradono is an Arboreal Haven
8
Fossilized Earthy Jewels
Gal Kantor Kuperman's 'Journey' Collection Uses Natural Features
7
Orchidaceous Eco Illuminators
Orkys Solar Light Embraces to Beauty and Power of Nature
6
Easy-Up Alpine Shelters
Rifugio From Johannes Jaehrig Provides Climbers an Escape from the Cold
5
Squeezable Snack Branding
Mousse Tube Packaging was Designed with Rugrats in Mind
4
Exotic Snack Retailers
The Edible Online Store Offers Oddball Delicacies for Epicurean Explorers
3
Detachable Nozzle Urinals
The Moveable Urinal is Ideal for Men with Limited Mobility
2
Wind-Powered Tour Buses
Aerotonos from Asmita Prasad is Inviting and Eco-Friendly
1
Scrap Heap Swimming
The Fort Bragg Glass Beach Proves the Usefulness of Garbage
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Organic Beauty Portraits
Adriano Sodre Shoots Understated Sensuality
Playful Provocative Photography
The Natalie Archer by Katie Kaars Photo Shoot is Unhinged and Fun
Cracked Planter Art
The Sean Martindale 'Grass Spill' Installation is Green and Gorgeous
$26 Million Malibu Mansions
This 32852 Pacific Coast Highway House Offers Opulent Living
Heavy Metal Mobile Sheaths
The iNoxCase Stainless Steel Case Protects iPhones with an Attitude
Inner Beauty Branding
Fruute Packaging is Decorated on the Inside
Illuminated Concrete Abodes
The Querosene House Boasts an Equally Inspiring Interior
New York Bohemian Photography
Roeg Cohen Shoots Candid Urban Beauty
Intimate Teen Angst Photography
Ruby Mercier Captures Adolescent Confusion and Vulnerability
Giant Bunny Sculptures
Florentijn Hofman's Big Yellow Rabbit Looks Like a Huge Plush Toy
Mod Plateaued Abodes
The Ribeirao Preto House Features Varying Angles That Showcase Dimensionality
Posed Parody Portraits
The Yolanda Dominguez 'Poses' Project Critisizes Glam Fashion Editorials
Sultry Submerged Shoots
The Kate Friend What Lies Beneath Spread is an Unusual Dive
Sketchy Stationery Branding
P Around Packaging Explores the Quality of its Contents
Eco Dunes Domiciles
The Guna Villa is Seamlessly Nestled Next to the Baltain Sea
Opulent Overhanging Abodes
The Browne Street House is an Airy Australian Masterpiece
Anicent Shimmering Accessories
The 'Future Empire' Line By Sylvie Markovina Rocks Glam Vintage
Dreamy Outdoor Photography
Vivenne Mok Tells a Tale of Forgotten Places
Intricately Indulgent Iconic Interiors
The Coco Chanel Paris Apartment is a Refined Victorian Home
Forested Brazilian Villas
The Laranjeiras Residence is a Gated Masterpiece in Rio de Janeiro
Bundled Beach Hunks
Coast Guards by Will Davidson Brings a Sizzle to the Surf
Unfastened Box Branding
TK Food Wheat Cookie Packaging is Too Tiny for its Contents
Chic Mod Coastal Abodes
The Gunderson House is the Epitome of Sweet Shoreline Living
Water Cooler Installations
The Waving Wall of Chalkwell Depicts Embedded H2O in Products
Double Duty Lighting
The Tafelstukken Cappellini Series Provides Light and Storage Space
Split Level Streetcars
The Rail Whale Tram Supports a Great Passenger Capacity
75 Magnificent Summer Mansions
From a Luxury Desert Oasis to $26 Million Malibu Abodes
Shipping Material Seating
Pierre Vedel's Pallet Armchair is Minimalist and Rugged
Overgrown Outdoor Offices
The Natural Systems Domination Installation Encourages Healthy Workers
Quirky Lounge Collections
The Estudio Recreo Set Affords Playful Interior Comfort
Intimate Furniture Installations
Meeting Bowls Encourage Spontaneous Dialogue Among New Yorkers
Buggy Racing Bikes
Milos Jovanovic's Road Bike Concept is Elegant and Lightweight
Fallen Foliage Branding
Hampi Natural Tableware Packaging Upholds an Organic Image
Parking Post Planters
Potogreen by Paule Kingleur Brings the Garden to Curb Guards
Collapsible Crate Seating
The Cube Chair Adjusts to Support Your Preferred Position
Hypnotic Chocolate Branding
Mr. Brigadier Packaging Harkens to the Treat's History
Spectacularly Knitted Seating
The Perm Chair Was Inspired by King Louis XV of France's Hairdo
Abandoned Amusement Park Photography
Catherine Hyland Captures China's Deserted Wonderland Project
Boxy Vintage Motorbikes
The Lea-Francis Cafe Racer Pays Homage to Motorcycles of the Early 1900s
Opulent Beachy Retreats
The Point Lonsdale Beach House Embraces Nature in Its Design
DIY Monoblanc Upholstery
The Monocover by Tom de Vrieze Personalizes Plastic Chairs
Multimedia Drapery Installations
Ron Arad's Curtain Call is Made up of 5,600 Silicon Rods
Plushy Appendage Seating
The Pet Stool by Eyal Hirsh Animates Insentient Objects
Abandoned Cali Cribs
The 'Prospect' House by Jonathan Segal was Built on an Expansive Barren Lot
Element-Embracing Abodes
The 'Lefevre' Beach House is a Division Between Sand and Water
Dew-Inspired Hoovers
The Nanophea Robot Vacuum Uses Droplets to Remove Dust
Rejuvenating Houston Houses
The Laurel Residence Offers Superior Comfort & Sustainability
Couture Pole Art
Helmut Lang's Make It Hard Installation Destroys His First Love
Beautiful Butch Buildings
The Clyfford Still Museum is a Simple Yet Imposing Structure
Bright Undulating Benches
BAMscape by Faulders Studio Fosters Social Interaction in a Museum
Classic Roofless Cars
The Cadillac Ciel Concept Recalls a Bygone Era
‘50s Beachwear Snapshots
The Ana Dias ‘Big Girls Don't Cry' Photoshoot is
Futuristic Fixed Link Casinos
Vertical Strip Adds New Dimension to Gambling Establishments
Arching Stone Apartments
The Jaffa Flat by Pitsou Kedem Combines Old-World and Modernity
Charming Cardboard Branding
Librito de Mi Packaging Makes Recipients Feel Special
Rippling Residences
Mejiro Studio's SMG Apartments Has a Serene and Calm Presence
Conquering Garden Installations
Kris Verdonck's Exhibition Asks Who is the Alien Invasion Species
Microscope Coffee Makers
Nespresso Machine by Tali Shilo Masters the Science of Brewing
Dramatic Reno Transformations
Vibe Design Group's 'Mercer' Residence Has a Shocking Before & After
Trippy Surreal Collages
Lin Mei Creates Mixed Media Pieces That are Out of This World
Kiwi Countryside Pads
The Yates Residence Was Designed With Family in Mind
Half-Mile High Towers (UPDATE)
The First Image of Jeddah's Kingdom Tower is Released
Self-Sustaining Cubitecture
Matrix Gateway Complex is an Astounding Innovative Green Structure
Burgeoning Plant Food Branding
Root Fertilizer Packaging is Naturally Endearing
Crystalline Stadiums
The Universiade Sports Center is Inspired by Traditional Chinese Gardens
Culturally Ornamented Furniture
Michael Tsinzovsky Creates Pieces Inspired by Israel
Collaborative Stop-Motion Sculptures
The MOBIUS Art Installation Required Interaction & Animation
Swing Set Adornments
The Yael & Tal 'Snapshot' Collection Features Miniature People
Bleacher-Like Abodes
Suppose Design Office's Cocage Showroom Boasts Unique Details
Abstract Beveled Architecture
The Jewel Box Resembles the Gems it is Home To
Abhorrent Ciggy Branding
Plain Cigarette Packaging Exploits Disgust-Inducing Graphics
Cast-Like Lighting
Arturo Alvarez's Tati and Kala Sconces Sport a Textured, Minimalist Aesthetic
Vintage Concert Tees
UK Artist Rose Blake Makes Fun Designs for Music Lovers
Shape-Shifting Trolleys
The Monocart Adaptable Buggy Offers Assistance for All Ages
Windwheel-Like Lighting
Alexandra Snook Creates Sculpturally Minimalist Furniture
Pocketed Curvitecture
Delft University School of Architecture Recieves a Contemporary Revamp
Replicated Nylon Objects
Do Ho Suh's Specimen Series Copies Items in His Home
Segmented Seat Solutions
Noam Fass Designs a Modular Communication Seating System
Chic Modern Birdhouses
Nathan Danials' Burd-Haus Creations are Inspired by Architecture
Squeezable Snack Branding
Mousse Tube Packaging was Designed with Rugrats in Mind
Teacup Lighting
Goncalo Campos' Nata Lamp Breathes New Life into an Old Product
Fragile Floral Lighting
The Tangle Globe Pendant Light is Fit for a Woodland Fairy's Home
Sculpted Aluminum Surfaces
The Extremis Picnik Table Serves up Simple Sophistication
Netted Donut Structures
The Phoenix International Media Center Looks Like a Sports Stadium
City-Scraping Blueprints
Atelier Olschinsky Breaks Down Big Cities From a Bird's-Eye View
Stranded Spiritless Shoots
'Deserted' by Steven Lyon Displays a Downtrodden Desperate Loner
Fruit-Impersonating Packaging
Pineapple Pastry Branding Takes Shape of the Tropical Treat
Kitschy Lounging Spreads
Lost Weekend by Miles Aldridge in Wallpaper September 2011
Flat-Pack Shavers
The Carzor Razor is Designed to Let You Smooth Out Your Stubble in a Pinch
Range-Defying Electric Cars
The Schluckspecht EV Shatters Previous World Records
Stunning Leaf Exteriors
Switzerland's La Tonnelle is a Modern Wine Tasting Bar
Open Source Abodes
Construct an Entire House on the Cheap with WikiHome
Boastful Hollywood Bungalows
Janna Levenstein's Villa Showcases Her Opulent Taste and Style
Uplifting Public Transit Messages
TrustoCorp NYC Subway Signs Encourages You to Stay Optimistic
Sizable Stacked Structures
Botswana Innovation Hub Promotes Creativity & Entrepreneurship
Film Star Feline Hardcovers
I Am Maru by Mugumogu Features Photos of the Famous Cat
Camera-Controlling Apps
DSLR Controller App Lets Android Photogs Take Photos With Their Phones
Splintered Lighting
Peter Pierobon's Plumb Pendant Lamps are Warm and Inviting
Broken Bough Lighting
Branch Lamp by Reclaiming Brooklyn Restores a Local Resource
Sweater-Wearing Seating
Anne O'Brien's Chairwear Seat is All Warm and Cozy
Metal Lace Exteriors
The Beautiful Elsbethen Site Extension by Trint + Kreuder d.n.a
Urban Jungle Cities
Singapore's Gardens by the Bay Project Increases Greenery and Biodiversity
Rocky Paper Furnishings
Recycled Paper Tables by Matt Gagnon Mimic Rock Formations
Caulking Branded Condiments
Montage Saus Packaging Looks More Like Epoxy Applicators
Sneaker-Finding Apps
The Adidas Originals App Helps You Cop a Pair of Shoes to Match Your Style
Crystalline Computer Retailers
The Santa Monica Mac Store is Made Entirely of Glass
Floating Isle Sculptures
The 'Is Land' Installation is Lost After Someone Cut the Strings
Rentable Lawns
The TimeShare Backyard Lets New Yorkers Experience a Slice of Suburbia
Stupefying Spherical Stereos
The TEAGUE Radioball Challenges Different Ways of Interaction
Barred Wall Clocks
Pillars of Time from Matthew Crowley Has a Modern and Artistic Edge
Crowdsourced Cleanliness
Beaches and Rivers Get Cleaned Up Thanks to the Marine Debris Tracker
Massive Group Showers
England Holds Guinness World Record for the Most People Showering Together