If you want to save the world, check out this countdown of the top 50 eco trends in 2009. It's inspiring to see the design creativity and ingenuity in this year's countdown of environmentally conscious innovations.
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Top 50 Eco Trends in 2009
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Floating Island Boats
Wally and Hermes Yacht WHY 58x38 is More Island Than Yacht
47
French Press Filtration Systems
'321 Water Bottle' for Portable, Potable Refreshment
46
Robotic Exoskeletons
'Wearable Agrirobot' Power Suit Helps Farm Harvest & Pruning
45
Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
44
Detachable Wedding Dresses
The Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridal Collection is Eco & Multifunctional
43
Garbage Necklaces
Recycled Jewelry by Indregru Converts Trash to Treasures
42
Portable Apartments
The buBbLe Prototype Gives Nomads a Temporary Place to Stay
41
Droplet Architecture
Hi-Tech Resort Design Especially for Humid Coastlines
40
Wind-Powered Speedsters
The Greenbird Breaks the Land Speed Record at 126.1 MPH
39
61 Creative Ways to Contend with Garbage
From Polka-Dotted Trash Bags to Beer Can Butterflies
38
Portable Temporary Houses
Heirloom Quality Custom Buildings Delivered on Wheels
37
Boxed Bikes
Victor Aleman's Bicycle Folds Up for Small Space Accommodation
36
Hotels on Stilts
Angsana's InOcean Villas are Island-Free Vacations in the Maldives
35
Insane Infrared Images
Photo Series Depicts Light Not Visible to the Naked Eye
34
Feng-Shui Mountain Architecture
Vertical City in Shenzhen, China Could Be the Future of Urban Life
33
Surfer Beach Bicycles
The Wave Bike Concept Holds Your Surfboard so you Don't Have to
32
Eco Luxe Trailers
The Clayton i-House Features Gas Station Architecture, Luxury Qualities
31
Plastic Bag Jewelry
Etsy Artisans Recycle To Make Eco Chic Yarn Accessories
30
Garbage Bag Fashion
Michelle Jank's PonyStep Editorial Finds Beauty in Trash
29
Earthwide Eco Statements
829 Landmarks Around the World Switch Off Power for Earth Hour 2009
28
Shipping Container Hotels
$20 Rooms at 41 Berangan Hotel for Credit Crunch Travel
27
Eco Transformer Architecture
'Bird Island' Prefab Homes For Waterfronts in Kuala Lumpur
26
98 Ways to Reduce Pollution
Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
25
Nymph Chic Clothing
Allison Parris Makes Eco-Friendly Garments Fit for Fairies
24
Jungle Architecture
The Lofted Forest Home by Rover Harvey Oshatz Inspired by Music
23
Eco-Stunt Photo Tricks
Earth Hour 2009 Light Graffiti From WWF on Flickr
22
Hip Pod Houses
'Module-Home' Architecture Has Solar Panels and Water Saving Systems
21
Futuristic Houseboats
Espin Erikstad's 'Loup de Mer' is a Floating Duplex
20
Dresses Made of Old Shoes
'Remade in Chile' Turns Reclaimed Puma Sneaks Into Art
19
Folding Backpack Bikes
The Collapsible ‘Zoomla' Bicycle by Eric Stoddard
18
Green Dream Homes
Modern British Architecture Makes the Perfect Eco Family Home
17
Green Manufactured Housing
I-Home Boasts Bevy of Eco-Friendly Features, $100K Price Tag
16
Ingenious Pizza Packaging
Green Pizza Box Doubles As Serving & Storage Vessels
15
Striking Submersibles
Aqua Compact Watercraft Ready to Dive in Future Underwater Cities
14
Backpack Bicycles
The 'Collapsible Bike' Minimizes Storage Space and Back Strain
13
Vintage Furniture Transformations
Reupholstering Reuses Chairs and Sofas Destined for Destruction
12
Stingrays That Eat Cell Phones
Gadget-Filled Dissection Shows the Effects of Ocean Dumping
11
Eco-Friendly Mini Appliances
Gota Dishwasher Is Designed to Recycle Water
10
Hippie Hemp Homes
Cannabis Construction Combats Climate Change
9
New 7 Wonders of Nature
Voting For Seven Wonders of the World Part 2
8
Car-Caravan Hybrids
COLIM Features Detachable City Auto for Sightseeing
7
Hydrofoil Sailing Yacht Designs
‘eXplorius' Has V-Shaped Underwater Wings (UPDATE)
6
3-Wheeled Hummers
Piaggio MP3 Hummer Edition is Bizarre Cross-Branding At Its Finest
5
Luxury Electric Cars
GM Builds Cadillac Converj
4
Z-Frame Bicycles
Organik Motion Propels Riders to the Future of Eco-Friendly Transit
3
Recliner Bikes
‘This Way' Recumbent Bicycle Is Strictly For Fair Weather Riders
2
Luxury for the Homeless (UPDATE)
Faux-Cardboard or Clochard Duvet Covers
1
Earthen Cooking Structures
Cob Ovens Are Eco-Friendly and Fuel Efficient
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Eco-Friendly TV Features
Sony Announced the 'Eco Dashboard' Feature for its 2023 Bravia XR TVs
Sustainable Durable Timepieces
G-SHOCK Unveils Three Iconic Watches with Cordura® Eco Fabric
Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
Ocean Plastic Watches
Armitron x Wildlife Conservation Society Debut Watches #Tide Collection
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Compostable Smartphone Chargers
The treed Eco-Friendly Wireless Charger is for Qi-Enabled Devices
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Modular Electric Toothbrushes
Suri Develops a Sustainable Electric Toothbrush Alternative
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Efficient 70s-Style Timepieces
The Citizen Eco-Drive 365 Series Includes Three Styles
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco-Luxury Menswear Brands
HyperNatural Boasts a Performance-Driven, Sustainable and Luxe Fabric
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Sustainable Trendy Jeans
ÉTICA's Altin Loose Fit Jeans Merges Style and Sustainability
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Earth Day-Honoring Apparel Capsules
Christopher RÆBURN Presents the New Earthkeepers Collection
Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK DW-6900 Crazy Colors Series is Here for Spring
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Plastic-Free Material Databases
A Plastic Planet Launches the PlasticFree Subscription Service
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collecction
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires
These Goodyear Sustainable Tires Have Traction-Tracking Treads
Regenerative Cycling Equipment
The Conceptual 'Energy Keeper' by Sasha Torgova is Eco-Friendly
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Eye-Popping Eco Backpacks
Terra Thread's 'Earth Backpacks' Are Made from 100% Organic Cotton
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Glacier-Inspired Timepieces
The Seiko 110th Anniversary Prospex Save the Ocean is Frosty
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Tortoise-Saving Glasses Capsules
GlassesUSA.com Launches Exclusive 'Save The Tortoise Collection'
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Timepiece Takeback Programs
Timex ReWound is the World's First Circular Program for Watches
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Plastic-Free Advent Calendars
Greener Beauty's Beauty Advent Shares Sustainable, Ethical Products
Virtual Fantasy-Themed Oceans
Disney Unveils the New Avatar: The Way of Water Eco Project
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Branded Sustainability Milestones
Craghoppers Celebrates 100 Million Recycled Plastic Bottles
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Limited Eco-Friendly Timepieces
Seiko Expands the Save the Ocean Project with a SPB439
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Sustainable Artful Local Furniture
PROWL Joins Model No. On the Endless Loop: Waste to Wanted
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Eco-Minded Adventurer Jackets
The AETHER Hudson Down Jacket Has RENU Performance Down
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
3D-Printed Sustainable Pendant Lamps
Philips Presents the New MyCreation Droplet Pendant Lamp
Eco-Minded Bridal Collections
REIMAGINE by DB Studio Features Designs with Recycled Materials
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Resource-Conscious Haircare
1SAVES20 is a Rinse-Free Collection That Saves Water
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Aluminum-Packaged Laundry Soaps
ECOS Introduces the New Ultra-Concentrated Laundry Detergent
Waste-Eliminating AI Tools
SXD Boasts an AI Tool That Can Generate Zero-Waste Patterns
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainable Recycled Material Hoodies
The Victo Eco-Friendly Hoodie is Made with 99% Less Water
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Sustainable-Focused Design Tools
EFFEKT and Velux Work Together to Create the Compass Model
AI-Curated Art Exhibits
The Woods Art Institute Launches 'The Art of Trending' Exhibit
Climate Crisis-Fighting Glasses
Paradigm Eyewear Launched Its ISCC-Certified Winter Collection
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Sustainable Fashion Certification Services
Loro Piana Customers Can Track Product Eco-Friendliness
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Upcycled Ingredient Meal Kits
The Green Chef Earth Month Selects Menu Has 12 Options
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Eco-Conscious Flash Drives
This New Flash Drive is Crafted From Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Eco-Friendly Laptops
HP Unveiled the 14-Inch 'Eco Edition' Laptop with Sustainable Components
Eco Awareness-Themed Fashion
Kenny Scharf Joins PANGAIA On a Special Colorful Collection
Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees
Caroline Chaptini Creates the a Sustainable Christmas tree
Eco-Friendly Baby Diapers
Healthybaby Diapers are Made of Plant-Based Materials
Upcycled Watch Collections
Armitron and Tide Ocean SA Unveil a Collaborative Watch Collection
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Environmentally-Focused TV Sets
The 2023 Samsung Neo QLED TVs are Carbon Trust Certified
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
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Eco-Friendly Denim Dyes
Panther Denim Introduces the 'Retro Dye' for Sustainable, Colored Denim
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Low-Impact Eco Headphones
House of Marley Launches the Eco-Friendly Audio Collection
Circular Sustainable Apparel
The PANGEA Mangrove Sunglasses Help Fund the Mangrove Cleanup
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Sustainable Clean Burn Candles
Planted Offers Eco-Conscious Candles That Improve Air Quality
Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
Environmentally Friendly Joint Furniture
FLOR and ECONYL Join Forces on a New Collection
Ocean-Saving Crewnecks
Good for Sunday's Save the Ocean Bamboo Crewneck
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Eco-Friendly Pasta Campaigns
Barilla Celebrates World Pasta Day with a New Campaign Initiative
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Earth-Honoring Spring Fashion
BOTTER Presents its New Collection for the SS23 Season
Earth Month Parfum Campaigns
Armani Beauty Embraces Terra Day With the MY WAY Parfum
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Eco-Conscious Web Browsers
Ecosia Has Launched an Eco-Friendly Internet Browser for Clean Energy
Interstellar Eco-Friendly Hoodies
The Vollebak Mars Hoodie Has a 3D Sculpted Construction
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Sustainable Media Initatives
BlueTriton and Teads Launch a New Digital Sustainability Initiative
Environmental Impact Product Labels
L'Oréal Product Impact Labeling Ranks the Brand's Products
Society-Reflective Spring Fashion
YONGHAO XIE Presents Into a Better World for the SS23 Season
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Circular Collaborative Seating Designs
Aquafil Joins noho and ECONYL on a New Project
Cosmetic Ingredient Checkers
Ecogolik Analyzes Cosmetics to Help Your Health and the Planet's
Sustainability-Focused Building Renovations
Climate Group Launches the Renovation Revolution
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Gen Z-Backed Eco Initiatives
The EPA Debuts a Youth Advisory Council to Address Climate Challenges