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Top 50 Eco Trends in November 2011
From Ironic Iconic Totes to Realistic Bubble Lighting:
Trend Hunter Robot — Nov 29, 2011 — Eco
For the month of November 2011, these are the Top 50 eco trends, which include Ironic Iconic Totes, Driver-Less Mail Trucks and Prefabricated Playgrounds. The rankings are based on millions of views and 3021 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (466 trends), Matt Ho (251), Souzan Michael (235), Michael Hines (175), Jason Soy (173), Katherine Vong (171), Amelia Roblin (167), Marriska Fernandes (162), Susan Keefe (143), and Jana Pijak (124).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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Geometric Wooden Necklaces
TreeHorn Design Creates Reclaimed Timber Accessories
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Ironic Iconic Totes
Maude and Tilda Will Make All the Fashionistas Fall in Love
48
Sunken Cycle Stands
The Copenhagen Bike Share System Features a Futuristic Design
47
Driver-Less Mail Trucks
The Volkswagen eT! is Designed to Streamline the Postal Service
46
Seamless Electric Cycles
The Faraday Bicycle Hides its Hardware
45
AI-Inspired Automobiles
The Autonomous Travel Pod Reduces Traffic and Carbon Emissions
44
Naturally Constructed Abodes
The Glenbrook Residence by David Jameson Architect is Interesting
43
Bullet-Proof Plastic Bottle Homes
Houses Being Built in Nigeria Use 7,800 Plastic Bottles Each
42
Bow-Shaped Branding
Aufschwung Swing Packaging Celebrates the Crescent Form of its Contents
41
Modular Mountaintop Shelters
Living Ecological Alpine Pod Provides Comfort without Eco Expense
40
Army Surplus Sofas
The Inheritance Collection is Assembled from Old Military Materials
39
Hi-Tech Connected Kitchenettes
The iFood Kitchen Gives the Cook Control with Appliance Networking
38
Raw Food Headpieces
'Hanayui' by Takaya Hanayuishi is Eccentrically Grandiose
37
Vibrantly Branching Furniture
Nic Parnell Reassigns New Value to Old Pieces of Wood
36
Greenery-Enclosed Walkways
The Tunnel of Love is a Real-Life Fairytale Location
35
Prefabricated Playgrounds
The Play Modern Cuba and 2cuba Playhouses are Built With Minimal Tools
34
Flat-Nosed Urban Buggies
The City Slicker EV Values Scale and Energy Efficiency
33
Devilish Supercar Concepts
The Ferrari Millenio is the Perfect Combination of Green and Mean
32
Animate Urban Installations
Epiphyte Pavilion Will Enhance the Environment of its City Surrounds
31
Chic Lumber Shades
The Woodzee Wooden Sunglasses are Fashionably Eco-Friendly
30
Elliptical Electric Vehicles
The Veu Instantly Goes from Tricycle to Rolling Trolley
29
Instrument-Inspired Skyscrapers
The Berimbau Eco-Tower is Modeled After Brazilian Musical Bow
28
Tearable Seafood Wrapping
The BagBox Packaging Concept is Adaptable for On-the-Go Eating
27
Customized '50s Cycles
The Detail Porteur Bicycle is Vintage with a Contemporary Twist
26
Battleship Furniture
The War Craft Collection is Made from USS North Carolina's Reclaimed Teak
25
Architectural Infusion Branding
Zuuk Tea Packaging Takes Aesthetic Inspiration from Buildings
24
Paper Cup Installations
Hypergraphia by Gwyneth Leech Looks Like Oversized Confetti
23
Linked Solar Illuminators
Geo Lights Explore a New Dimension of Domestic Photovoltaic Technology
22
Moldy Bread Fashion
Ninela Ivanova Shows What is Considered Ugly Can Be Beautiful
21
Smartphone Controlled Vivariums
Biome Flora Terrarium Merges Mobiles and Eco-Life
20
One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
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Eco Infusing Cups
The Portable Brewing Mug Prepares Your Morning Beverage On the Go
18
Dandy Deformed Lights
The Frozenplastic Lab Creates Spontaneous Designs for Its Products
17
Ferocious Feathered Accessories
Orphalese Brings Exotic Colors to Everyday Outfits
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Upcycled Rugby Balls
The TOUCH Initiative Recycles Garbage while Creating Jobs
15
Sloping Rooftop Structures
The NL Architects' Blok K Building is Surreal
14
Organic Window Blinds
The Liteon Eco Leaf is Inspired by Trees to Provide Shade and Light
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Sun Power Storage
Solar Pod by Valmik Vyas Absorbs the Sun's Rays for Later
12
Realistic Bubble Lighting
The S.M.O.K.E. Lamp References the Pressing Air Pollution Problem
11
Oil Drum Computers
Unicef Debuts Solar-Powered Digital Drums
10
Elegantly Luxurious Electric Cars
The TESLA Electric Car Offers First-Class Performance
9
Streamlined Eco-Yachts
Thor Unbescheid's Zero Sail Concept Uses Wind Technology
8
Stream-Celebrating Spaces
The ChonGae Sunken Stone Garden Brings a Bit of Nature Back to Seoul
7
Lightweight Ladies Outerwear
The Nau Winter 2011 Collection is Sleek and Versatile
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Bacteria-Powered Lighting
The Philips Bio-Light Goes Beyond Electrically Dependent Alternatives
5
Fitness-Powered Lampposts
Energyme Streetlights Promote Exercise and Eco Values
4
Low-Tech Desert Chillers
The Outback Cooler by Jo Szczepanska Works with the Heat of the Sun
3
Military Messenger Bags
The Teamwork Bags are a Series Made from Salvaged Materials
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Efficient City Design Graphics
Smart City Anatomy Infographic Provides a Look into the Future
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Energy Poverty Entrepreneurs
Solar Sister Targets Women to Sell Lamps and Improve Livelihoods
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Tough Tribal-Inspired Trinkets
The Lizzie Fortunato Spring 2012 Collection is Exotic and Edgy
Playfully Polished Furniture
Straw Collective Creates Quirky and Clean Pieces
Sunken Cycle Stands
The Copenhagen Bike Share System Features a Futuristic Design
Glass Egg Concept Cars
The Citroen EGGO is a Curvy Coupe Designed for the Youth of the Future
Ostentatious One-Eyed Shoots
The Anna Martynova Fashion Gone Rogue Issue is Colorful
Seamless Electric Cycles
The Faraday Bicycle Hides its Hardware
Seductively Sleek Cars
Mercedes-Benz SF 1 Concept is Futuristic and Edgy
Professional Pin Jewelry
The Tom Binns Spring 2012 Collection is Beautifully Bold
Collapsed Perforated Furniture
Ezri Tazari's Free Falling Chair is Molded by a Mannequin
Candy Wrapper Jewelry
Polish makkireQu Repurposes Waste as Fashion Baubles
Egg-Like Autos
The Nissan Pivo Three Concept Car is Sleek
Bow-Shaped Branding
Aufschwung Swing Packaging Celebrates the Crescent Form of its Contents
Long Life Cycle Boxes
This Motorola Eco Packaging Concept Survives as Long as the Phone Inside
Recycled Art Spaces
The RAKE Showroom was Constructed with Old Doors and Windows
Elegant Ledge Cycle Stands
The MAMA Bike Rack Shelves Your Bicycle for Safe Storage
Outlined Bake Dish Branding
Falcon Enamelware Packaging Employs the Simplicity of its Plate Design
Bark-Bending Installations
'The Patient Gardener' is a Steadily Changing and Evolving Exhibition
Tubular Sakura Tree Sculptures
Tom Price Re-Imagines Pipes Into Beautiful Cherry Blossom Forests
Elegantly Etched Jewelry
The Ridley and Dowse Accessories Have a Two-Dimensional Aesthetic
Mini Soldier Installations
The Francis Hollenkamp Artwork is Military-Inspired
Alarmingly Angled Abodes
House Folded by ALPHAville Architects is a Supremely Slanted Structure
Ancient Royalty Accessories
Irene Wood's Creates Chunky Jewelry Fit for Modern Princesses
Genre-Defying Magazines
Rankin's Hunger Magazine is for the Culturally and Visually Hungry
Crabby Concept Coupes
The Citroen Ccrab Looks like a Car and Moves like a Crustacean
Unfurlable Hybrid Furniture
The Karpett Rolls In and Out for Your Ideal Reposing Position
Revamped Industrial Lights
The 2500 WATT Exhibit Showcases Art-Radiating Lamps
Flat-Nosed Urban Buggies
The City Slicker EV Values Scale and Energy Efficiency
Sleek Slender Homes
The House Contrast by Key Operation is Narrowly Designed
Adhesive Web Installations
Tape Melbourne Brings to Mind Mammoth Spiders
Feeling Floor Lamps
The Emotion Lighting Concept Responds to Human Touch
Animate Urban Installations
Epiphyte Pavilion Will Enhance the Environment of its City Surrounds
Elliptical Electric Vehicles
The Veu Instantly Goes from Tricycle to Rolling Trolley
Thermo-Chromatic Tables
The Jay Watson 'Linger a Little Longer' Set Remembers Your Presence
Vintage Motorized Trikes
The Derringer Cycle x Restoration Hardware Collaboration is Unique
Circular Profile Subcompacts
The Suzuki Q Concept Car Rolls Down the Road with Optomized Agility
Mystical Art Abodes
The Sculptural Home by A-cero is a Residence Ready to be Explored
Skyward Greenhouses
Stephano Boeri's Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) is Finally Being Built
Scrumptious Couch Designs
Bretz's Cupcake Seating Collection is Inspired by Warm Dough
Kenyan Running Apparel
Kourage Athletics Supports Livelihoods Through Job Creation
Cycle-Specific Tents
YardStash Protects Your Wheels Against Harsh Environments
Pay-as-You-Go Energy
Simpa Networks Offers Solar Power to Underserved Markets in India
Ramp-Walled Residences
A-Cero's 1001 Nights House Looks Like a Modern Day Fortress
Protective Cycle Canopies
The Uberhood Bike Umbrella Keeps Cyclists Dry and Safe
Feathery Couture Frocks
The Tom Ford Spring 2012 Collection Contains Extravagant Frill Fashions
Smartphone Controlled Vivariums
Biome Flora Terrarium Merges Mobiles and Eco-Life
Multifunctional Futon Furniture
Karup Hippo Gets Rid of a Frame for More Flexibility
Faux Forest Exhibits
The Wood Art Installation is Filled With Thought-Provoking Trees
Piled Twig Furniture
The Studio Floris Wubben Eyrie Chair Emulates A Bird's Nest
Emotionally Interactive Habitats
Guto Requena Tells Sentimental Stories Through Structures
Honeycomb Booze Branding
Nectar Honey Beer Packaging Takes the Form of its Sweetest Ingredient
Domed Sea Creature Structures
This University of Stuttgart Pavilion was Inspired by Biology
Flexible Arctice Exploration Autos
The Polar Utility Vehicle is Designed to Transport Snowmobiles
Gravity-Defying Illuminators
Australian Artist Nicholas Folland Uses Thrifted Chandeliers
Levitating Lamp Fixtures
'Light Light' Creates Incredibly Trippy Luminous Pieces
Eclectic Contemporary Architecture
This Collaborative Innovation Center Fosters Creativity Within
Origami Bike Fenders
Full Windsor's Quickfix Mudguard Clips On and Off With Ease
Mythical Wing Lighting
The Icarus Oled Lights Illuminate in a Rhythmic Dance
Horizontal Bike Storages
Floaterhoist Gives Space Efficiency with Horizontal Bike Storage
Vibrant Scrunched Lighting
Fabricate Lights are Self-Assembled and Allow for Customization
Dainty Calligraphy Necklaces
Crystal Kluge Creates Personally Designed and Delicate Jewelry
Whimsical Modern Lighting
The Balloons Collection Has Contemporary Quirky Character
Organic Window Blinds
The Liteon Eco Leaf is Inspired by Trees to Provide Shade and Light
Drought-Fighting Devices
Airdrop Irrigation Concept Alleviates Challenging Agricultural Conditions
Ominous Spiked Installations
Ma Yansong Designs an Interesting Piece of Globetrotting Art
Chic Wooden Shades
Waiting For The Sun Deux Glasses Revamp the Gregory Peck Frame
Four-in-One Hotels
This Skyscraper by Hani Rashid Studio Offers Targeted Accommodations
Animated Bike Illuminators
The Riding Partner Light is a Friendly Companion
Powerful Camouflaged Lighting
The White Series by Artek Offers Chic Illuminators Without Clutter
Futuristic Workday Roadsters
The Pod Single-Seat Urban Vehicle is Designed for the Nine to Five
Carbon-Negative Stoves
Inyenyeri Uses Crowdsourced Biofuel to Transform Energy Systems in Rwanda
Refreshingly Rippled Museums
The Int'l School Museum of Flamenco is Fabulously Designed
Rope-Knit Canopies
The Netscape Pavilion Takes on a Nautical and Futuristic Form
Chic Fossil Jewelry
Sticks & Stones Presents Unique Accessories
Soaring Footwear Figures
These Petros Christostomou Shoe Sculptures are Surreal
Plunging Porcelain Necklaces
The Vintage Recycled Jewelry by Indigo and Oscar is Awesome
Trefoil Tunnel Monuments
The Innovation Pavilion Embodies Sculptural Beauty and Symbolism
Growing Modular Gardens
The MUT 'Roots Gardens' is a Solution to Keep Flowerpots Organized
Satellite-Like Lighting
Fabien Dumas' TamTam Pendant Lamp is Quirky and Off-Kilter
Pearl-Made Pinballs
The Mise en Dior Pearls Video Clip Shows a Couture Arcade
Fossil-Like Lighting
Kim HyunJoo's Landing 200 Lamp Enhances a Space's Ambiance
Cycling Coffee Shops
Charrie's Cafe Gives On-the-Go Beverages New Meaning
Urban Lumber Trikes
The Giuliano Bicycle is Elegantly Inspired by Nature
Ravishing Ruffled Shoots
The Vogue Russia December 2011 Issue Gets Sizzling with This Spread
Bacteria-Powered Lighting
The Philips Bio-Light Goes Beyond Electrically Dependent Alternatives
Eclectically Hanging Sculptures
'All' by Maurizio Cattelan References the Notion of Death
Chic Sheer Shoots
The Abbey Lee Kershaw for Vogue Russia Editorial is Hot
Car Part Creations
The Katherine Hawkins Ford Focus Necklace is a Centennial Celebration Accessory
Photo-Flooded Room Installations
Erik Kessels Barrages a Space with Pools of Images
Sculptural Cloud-Inspired Apparel
The Sylvio Giardina SS12 is Fluid Yet Rigid
Friendly Furniture Hybrids
Maria Pitallano's PAL Lamp + Table is Perfect for Any Situation
Perfectly Punctured Lighting
The Arturo Alvarez Holes Lamp is Geometrically Illuminated
Ball-Bearing Bike Racks
Derailed by Joneschijoff Incorporates Aesthetics into Cycle Storage
Bareboned Transmission Towers
The Bystrup T-Pylon Provides an Aesthetic Solution to Ugly Designs
Goodwill Sun-Powered Lights
WAKAWAKA Solar LED Aims to Bring Africa Out of the Dark
Tasteful 8-Bit Furniture
The Retro Invader Couch is Inspired by the Classic Video Game
Reflective Cubed Art
Arnaud Lapierre Designs a Cubic Mirror Installation in Place Vendome
Basketlike Lighting Fixtures
The Awateef Project by Knockoutdesign and Sindyanna of Galilee
Comic Book-Inspired Openings
The Twoface Window Revolves for Easy Cleaning and Plant Upkeep
Contemporary Vegetable Pods
GROWUP is a Modern Hydroponic System Designed for Urbanites
Fanciful Fine Art Lighting (UPDATE)
Glowing Muffin Trees are Recognized at Gallery Bensimon
Brisk Beverage Basins
The Vinotemp Dual-Zone Wine Dispenser and Cooler is Below Zero Luxury
Bacterial Bio Fashion
The Suzanne Lee Biocouture Line is Edgy
Customized Upcycled Shades
Emilie Voirin at MUDAM Luxembourg Presents Recycled Sunglasses
Terrific Tray Furniture
Thomas Bentzen's Around Coffee Table Features a Unique and Convenient Lip
Minimalist Leaf-Inpired Furniture
The Bjorn Dahlstrom Chairs Has a Precise Structure
Sun-Powered Camping Tools
The 'mPowerpad' Ensures Your Batteries Stay Charged
Mood-Light Music Docks
The 'MOOOD Dockstation' Uses Soft Light to Stand Out
Simplified Bike Reins
The Wireless Bicycle Brake Boasts '99.999999999997%' Reliability
Dual-Powered Lampposts
The Solar Windmill Light is Charged All Hours by the Elements
Solar Alarm Clocks
'Hello! Sunshine!' Uses Sun Energy to Chime
Gear Preparing Autos
The McLaren MP4-12 Lets You Pre-Select Your Next Gear
Reusable Solar Relay
The LuminAID is an Inflatable, Waterproof, Solar-Powered Lightbulb
Solar-Powered Vessels
Aras Kazar's Blue Peace Yacht is a Seafaring Eco-Friendly Dream
Twisted Metal Seats
Pablo Reinoso's Aluminum Bench is Contemporarily Curious
Ballooning Car Bodies
The Humanix iSAVE-SC1 is Made Out of Inflated Tent Fabric
Empowering Recycled Bowls
This Crockery from Bundu Designs is African-Inspired
Sagging Wall Storage
The Book Shelf by Daniel Eatock Forms a Graceful Arc Under Weight of Books
Business-Friendly Yachts
Charlie Baker Creates the Ultimate Vessel for Entrepreneurs
Spindly-Legged Seating
The Le Meilleur Des Mondes Installation Distorts a Place of Gathering
Hand-Woven Automobiles
The Phoenix Bamboo Car Cannot be Found in a Ford Dealership
Flowering Activist Art
Ted Harrison Uses Poppy Portraits to Raise Awareness for Child Soldiers
Cyclist Vino Holders
The Penny-Farthing Wine Rack is Delightfully Vintage
Sun-Boosting Systems
MIT's Clean Energy Accelerator Improves Solar Energy in Every Way
Whimsical Avian Lighting
The Bird Cage Chandelier Will Lighten Up Any Living Space
Marvelous Mahogany Yachts
The Neiman Marcus-Edition Hacker-Craft Speedboat is a Fantasy Gift
Modern Patchwork Windows
Let Light Softly Stream into Your Home with the 'Deconstructed Curtains'
Gypsy Goth Covers
The W Korea December 2011 Cover Stars Hailey Clauson
Sun Cycle Lighting
The LivingLight Pendant Lamp Evokes the Body's Natural Rhythm