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Top 50 Eco Trends in February 2012
From Floating Balcony Pools to Hi-Tech Recycling Containers:
Trend Hunter Robot — Feb 29, 2012 — Eco
For the month of February 2012, these are the Top 50 eco trends, which include Floating Balcony Pools, Piped Paperback Storage and Good Cause Panties. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2542 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (346 trends), Jana Pijak (284), John Ibbitson (211), Amelia Roblin (193), Jason Soy (167), Sophia Pelka (154), Katherine Vong (142), Leslie Chen (128), Rebecca Byers (126), and Michael Hines (123).Also make sure to check out Top 20 Trends in 2012, our latest episode of Trend Hunter TV.If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2012 Eco Trend Report and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Floating Balcony Pools
The Aquaria Grande is Sculptural and Luxurious
49
Piped Paperback Storage
Industrial Bookshelves Bind Your Library into the Structure of Your Home
48
Scrap Metal Monsters
Robert Jefferson Travis Pond Turns Old Parts into Bold Beasts
47
Interior Greenery Technology
The E Home Concept Connects People with Nature Using Digital Tech
46
Good Cause Panties
WhoMadeYourPants is Created by International Refugees in the UK
45
Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
44
Repurposed Fridge Furnishings
Van der Kooij Endless Collection is Robot-Made from Old Appliances
43
Hassle-Free Hydroponic Systems
The Urban Cultivator Makes Growing Greens Year-Round Simple
42
Frosted Glass Eco Homes
The Cube Court House is a Secluded Paradise for Green Living
41
Floating Refuelling Rafts
The S2S Project Makes it Possible to Live Light on the Earth's Oceans
40
Liquid Detergent Artwork
The Skip Installation is White and Pristine
39
Retro Canvas Cases
The Love Energizer iPhone Cover is Old-School
38
Stilted Cabin Retreats
Endemico Resguardo Silvestre is Environmentally Conscious and Luxurious
37
Tap Water Packaging
Faucet Face Urges the Reuse of Bottles to Save the Earth and Aid the Thirsty
36
Online Ethical Retailers
SERRV Alleviates Poverty by Supporting Artisans from Around the World
35
Hot Air Helicopters
The Sky Voyage Uses a Balloon to Fly Instead of Spinning Blades
34
Drawbridge Herbage
Volet Vegetal Creates a Tiny Terrace for Upper Floor Apartments
33
Planet-Loving Marketplaces
Eartheasy is an Online Shop to Support Sustainable Lifestyles
32
Killer Whale Vessels
The Crescasa Houseboat Encourages an Eco-Friendly Nomadic Life
31
Eco-Friendly Folding Packaging
Timberland Earthkeepers Shoebox Encourages Reuse
30
Bubble Wrap Headdresses
Eco-Beauty by TOMAAS is Dark, Dramatic and Tribal
29
Fridge-Less Produce Preservers
The Save Food From the Refrigerator Project Saves Energy
28
Broadleaf Urban Generators
The uTree Concept Soaks Up the Sun and Supplies the City Grid
27
Transforming European City Cars
The Bimoped EV Can Go from Automobile to Moped in an Instant
26
Low-Cost Green Retreats
The Dwell Kit is Designed to Save Money and the Environment
25
Eric Reynolds, Founder and Executive Director of Inyenyeri (INTERVIEW)
Rwandan Energy Company
24
Vegan-Friendly Footwear
'di Romeo' Presents Cruelty-Free Shoes
23
Eco Geometric Organizers
The Recycled Cardboard Basket Makes Tidying Up Fun
22
Futuristic Steampunk Cycles
The Electric Recumbent Bike is a Victorian Two-Wheeler
21
Socially Sustainable Fashion
'All of Us Revolution' Encourages Women to Rethink Consumption
20
Portable Eco Scooters
The A2B Excel can be Charged Technically Anywhere
19
Ethical Promo Products
Fairware Helps You Make Your Giveaways More Conscious
18
Greening Consultants
'Synergy Enterprises' Helps Businesses Reach Triple Bottom Line Goals
17
Boxy Accessible Autos
The T3 Biodiesel Hibrido Has an Interior Optimized for Functional Space
16
Sustainable Living Furniture
MDC Interiors Tables Offer Homes a Natural Green Accent
15
Yoga Mat Repurposing
Debrand Helps Brands Rid Their Materials in a Secure, Eco-Friendly Way
14
Two-Wheeler Tire Cuffs
These Bike Tyre Bracelets Bring Your Love of Cycling into Style
13
Eco Car Architecture
Markus Voglreiter 'Auto Residence' is Car-Shaped and Environmentally Friendly
12
Interior Fresh Air Pods
The Active Phytoremediation Wall System Reduces Energy Consumption
11
Eco Illuminating Cords
The Dexim Visible Green Sync Cable Lets You Observe Your Power Consumption
10
Modular Fashion Design
The Flourish Approach Rethinks the Classic Supply Chain System
9
Flat-Packed Sustainable Lighting
The IKEA SOLVINDEN Lamp is Powered by Sun and Wind
8
Milk Carton Gardens
Cultivating the Half Pint Garden is as Easy as Drinking Your Daily Calcium
7
Revamped Castaway Accessories
Project Repat Collaborates with Artisans in the Majority World
6
Leafy Resource Reapers
Mango by Adam Miklosi Makes Efficient Use of the Sun and Falling Rain
5
Custom Bottles with Purpose
Miir Lets You Customize Your H20 While Supporting Clean Water Projects
4
Gadget-Dependent Gardens
The HORTUS Greenhouse Needs Tweets to Stay Alive
3
Hi-Tech Recycling Containers
The Thank Pod Has LCD Screens That Display a Range of Information
2
Eolic Avian Eco Chargers
Txan Txan Harnesses Wind Power on a Small Scale to Supply Your Devices
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Cardboard Laptop Protectors
GreenCase by Mika Becktor is Practical and Eco-Friendly
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Individualized Hilltop Hideaways
Intimate Architecture by David Garcia Studio Overlooks Vineyards
Sensual Smokey-Eyed Photography
The Victoria Germyn Portraits Shows the Model Baring it All
Spiraling Auto Garages
The Car Park Tower by Mozhao Studio Wins Hong Kong Design Competition
23 Recycled Car Part Products
From Upcycled Handbags to Eco-Conscious Hospital Trolleys
Haunted Forest Photography
The Juju Ivanyuk Zoo Magazine Winter 2011 Shoot is Dark and Eerie
3D-Printed Wedges
Hoon Chung Footwear Collection Offers Curvy & Cute Styles
Altruistic Online Marketplaces
'Shop With Meaning' Sells Socially-Responsible Items with a Story
Zulugrass Jewelry
The Leakey Collection Employs Women in the The Rift Valley, Kenya
40 Pairs of Leopard-Print Shoes
From Prophetic Print Footwear to Wild High-Top Kicks
Sultry Nibbling Shoots
The Karmen Pedaru W Magazine Editorial is Dark and Gritty
14 Food-Inspired iPhone Accessories
From Meaty iPhone Sleeves to Cupcake Phone Cases
Evaporating Model Photography
Smoke by Stefano Bonazzi is Half Human and Half Vapor
Inflatable Steel Furniture
Zieta Prozessdesign Creations are Contemporarily Cartoonish
Fantastically Folded Architecture
The Jameson House Mixes the Old with the New
Latched Smartphone Covers
The Grat Leverage iPhone Case is Designed for Elegance and Protection
Traveling Fashion Boutiques
The StyleLiner is a Pop-Up Shop on Wheels
Luxury Camping Pods
Simon Laws' 'Drew House' Offers Opulent Way to Enjoy Nature
Alien Amphibian Photography
Tauart Turns Women into Mythical Space Creatures
55 Stylish Tech Protectors
From Couture Phone Cases to Luxury Leather Sleeves
Parasitic Cabin Installations
The Manifest Destiny! Project Encourages Unorthodox Dwellings
Timber Coattailed Seating
This Wooden Chair by Pasi Savunen Has Been Clad with a Sense of Occasion
Carchitecture Structures
Leger Wanaselja Car Part Home Used Over 100 Vehicle Scraps
Functional Origami-Like Furniture
The News Coffee Table by Boris Ignatov is Great for Saving Space
Nippled Liquor Containers
POPBottles by Anna Utopia Giordano is Shockingly Eye-Opening
Salvaged Laundry Machine Lighting
The To Martins REWASHLAMP Illuminates an Old Appliance
Cartooned High Tops (UPDATE)
The Converse Gorillaz Collection Features Exclusive Artwork
Origami-Inspired Seating
The Star Chair by Michael Samoriz is a Crafty Addition to Any Interior
Funambulist Children's Furniture
Flip for Kids Encourages Dynamic Physical Development
100 Fair Trade Innovations
From Zulugrass Jewelry to Ethical Quinoa Vodka
Mini Tree Lighting
Bonsai by Moredesign is Inspired by a Traditional Japanese Art Form
Matrimonial Punk Couture
The Cotton Candy Punk Couture Wedding Collection is Adorable
Online Ethical Retailers
SERRV Alleviates Poverty by Supporting Artisans from Around the World
Cushy Recumbent Bikes
This Design by Mosen Saleh Has Soft Seating
Saggy Resin Seating
The Family -ERT Collection Reinterprets the Conventional Forms of Furnishings
Planet-Loving Marketplaces
Eartheasy is an Online Shop to Support Sustainable Lifestyles
Fair Trade Peruvian Handcrafts
Sanyork Promotes Artisans in a Poor Community of Lima
Natural Smartphone Sheaths
The iNature iPhone Case Becomes One With the Earth After You Upgrade
Snaking Staircase Architecture
Ten Arquitectos' Eco-Friendly Mercedes House is Uniquely Tier
50 Trash Treasures
From Barack "Garbage" Obama to Tiger "Junk" Woods
Apparel Against Slavery
'Stop Traffick Fashion' Supports Artisans Through Income and Resources
Broadleaf Urban Generators
The uTree Concept Soaks Up the Sun and Supplies the City Grid
Delicate Saint Photography
Marta Macha Captures 'Martyrina' for Kismet UK
Traceable Empowerment Fashion
The IOU Project Employs Artisans in India and Shares their Stories
Feline-Wrapped Techcessories
The Kiki Case Offers an Adorable Way to Protect Your Phone
Ensemble-Switching Editorials
The Lara Stone W March 2012 Shoot is Like a Slot Machine
Pantone Chip Branding
The Toscatti Packaging is Categorized by Color for Customer Convenience
Honeycomb-Inspired Counters
The Lean Tables by Flip Sellin and Markus Dilger are Fun
Lever System Lighting
The Pulley Floor Lamp by Monocomplex Evokes a Sense of Tension
Candy-Colored Illuminators
The Faces Lamp Shades Feature a Perfectly Angled Design
Socially Sustainable Fashion
'All of Us Revolution' Encourages Women to Rethink Consumption
Color-Popped Eco Architecture
The Indigo Tower is Designed to Clean up the Hong Kong Skyline
Wicked Wax Furnishings
The Oroboros Collection is Freely Formed with Liquid Paraffin
Infant-Friendly Mobile Covers
Laugh & Learn Baby iPhone Case Safely Let Kids Play with Phones
Solidly Upholstered Seating
The Costume Collection Defies Expectations of Material Composition
Shannon Keith, Founder of the International Princess Project (INTERVIEW)
Punjammies to End Slavery
Spinning Top Seating
The Spin Chair Provides Cozy Low Cushions and a Simple Way to Rotate
Hung Hat Lighting
The Cap Lamp by Mars Illuminates the Imagination with its Playful Shape
Rebellious Ghost-Like Fashions
The One Teaspoon Winter 2012 Line Boasts Grunge-Inspired Looks
Greening Consultants
'Synergy Enterprises' Helps Businesses Reach Triple Bottom Line Goals
Thrifty Eco Dining Sets
Ecoseries Furniture is Made Out of Rope and Plywood
Seafood Skate Shoes
The Nike SB Shrimp Lets You Show Your Love for Shellfish
Quartz-Ringed Containers
The Silestone Slab Vase is a Cold Contrast to Bright Blooms
Customizable Classic Kicks
The Air Jordan 2012 Shoes Feature Interchangeable Sleeves and Midsoles
Molten Smartphone Covers
The Melt iPhone Case is Functionally Viscous
Built-In Mobile Chargers
The Autonome Smartphone Has Snap-Out Prongs for Easy Socket Access
Edgy Fashion Co-Ops
Fair Trade 'Of Rags' Combines NYC Style with Ghanaian Fashion
Cursive Contoured Seating
Iris Chair by Emanuele Cecini Relies on Curved Planes to Provide Support
Naomi Hirabayashi, Director of Marketing at Do Something (INTERVIEW)
Youth-Focused Cause Community
Tech-Addressed Seating
Isola by Claesson Koivisto Rune Boasts a Built-In Table for Devices
Luminescent Lifestyle Kicks
The Atmos x Reebok 25th Anniversary Workout Sneaker Glows in the Dark
Paradigm-Shifting Marine Organizations
Blue Ventures is Funded by Non-Profit Distributing Projects
Cellular Storage Systems
Softvoro Shelf Supplies Curved Cubbies for the Placement of Odd Objects
Ladle-Like Seating
The Spoon Chair by Philipp Aduatz Scoops its Sitter Like Soup from a Bowl
Accelerometer Fitness Bracelets
The Nike+ FuelBand Monitors Everyday Activities for Healthy Living
Accessible Electric Engines
The Independent Wheelchair Assistant Gives a Power Boost When Needed
Affixing Flask Lids
The Magnetic Top Water Bottle Enables Hands-Free Hydration
Elongated Box Hangers
The Matcbox Coat Rack Incorporates Folded Flaps for a Tidy Foyer
Milk-Like Cereal Merchandizing
This Special K Packaging Mimicks the Look of its Liquid Sidekick
Social Impact Collaborations
'Root Cause' Consulting Brings Leaders Together to Solve Issues
Sharon Schneider, Founder & CEO of Good Karma Clothing for Kids (INTERVIEW)
Paint Spill Lighting
Tapio Anttila's Tip Pendant Lamp Looks Like itt is Dripping into a Puddle
Wall-Melting Lighting
The Illusion Half Lamp Has a Playfully Magical Aesthetic
Paradoxical Pixelated Lamps
La Stanza dello Scirocco Light Throws Darkness About the Room
Melodramatic Recycled Sculptures
The Designs by Khalil Chishtee are Made of Plastic Bags
Milk Carton Gardens
Cultivating the Half Pint Garden is as Easy as Drinking Your Daily Calcium
30 Artisan-Supporting Businesses
From Kenyan Art Clinics to Opportunity-Generating Accessories
Revamped Castaway Accessories
Project Repat Collaborates with Artisans in the Majority World
Saving Food With Design
Jihyun Ryou Discusses Shaping Traditional Oral Knowledge
Security Cam Lighting
The Surveillance Chandelier Looks Like it Impedes Personal Privacy
Hi-Tech Recycling Containers
The Thank Pod Has LCD Screens That Display a Range of Information
Eolic Avian Eco Chargers
Txan Txan Harnesses Wind Power on a Small Scale to Supply Your Devices
Colorful Reminder Accessories
Bravo Company's REMEMBERINGS are Stylishly Useful
Ethical Quinoa Vodka
FAIR. is the World's First Fair Trade Certified Spirits Brand
Matt Keller, Founder of 1for1 Water (INTERVIEW)
For Each Bottle Sold They Give Clean H2O to Haiti
Vertical Compartment Gardens
cElements by Michael Hilgers is a Clever Way to Store and Sun Herbs
Customizable Geometric Containers
The Mod Adonde Wood & Stoneware Vase are Modular
Consuelo McAlister & Anne Pringle, Founders of Local Buttons (INTERVIEW)
Fashion Social Enterprise
Lightsaber-Inspired Sneakers
Stride Rite Children's Shoes are for Star Wars Geeks
Community Giving Sites
'A Little More Good' Helps Vancouverites Give Back to their Communities
Eccentric Escargot Seating
The Lu Chair by Sand & Birch is the Perfect Place to Curl Up
Motivational Cleanser Containers
The 'Better Life' Packaging Gives Your Self-Esteem a Boost
Slick USB Socket Converters
The RCA USB Wall Plate Can Conveniently Charge Gadgets Directly
Glass H2O Containers
These Facet Face Water Bottles Urge People to Return to the Tap
Jobs to End Homelessness
'Mission Possible' Helps Create Opportunities for Vancouver's Eastside
Futuristic Danish Tricycles
The Yamaha Hecta is a 21st Century Christiania Bike
Mission-Based Investing
'Renewal2 Investment Fund' Helps Foster Triple Bottom Line Success
Adorably Sketched Packaging
The 'Grow Me' Box by Gift Republic is an Interactive Present
Adrien Edwards, Founder of The Naked Hippie (INTERVIEW)
Microloans Through T-Shirts
Urban Upcycled Bags
Toronto-Based Mariclaro Uses Air Bags to Make New Accessories
Fashionable Solar Illuminators
The Aahana Solar Lantern Bracelet is Designed for India
Fair Trade Sports Gear
Handmade DOSTI Soccer Balls Employ Afghan Women
T-Shirts for H2O
One Hundred Apparel Gives 100% of Profits to charity:water
Wine-to-Water Connoisseurs
'Cellar Thief' Donates Clean Aqua Every Time a Product is Purchased
Meg Wirth, CEO of Maternova (INTERVIEW)
Linking Doctors & Midwives with Low-Cost Medical Supplies
Slotted Cup Sleeves
The Vario Cup Holder Turns Disposable Demitasses into Grippable Glasses
Al Harris, Founder of Blue Ventures (INTERVIEW)
Marine Conservation Organization
Craggy Dining Room Decor
The Particules Sideboard Introduces an Unfamiliar Formal Drama
Job-Creating Recycling Programs
Bangladesh's 'Waste Concern' is an Eco Social Business with Bite