Top 75 Eco Trends in April

From Electricity-Generating Urinals to Crowdfunded Urban Forests

— April 26, 2015 — Eco
While some are undertaking large sustainability projects, others are hoping to help the environment with the products they use in their everyday lives, as evidenced by these April 2015 eco innovations. Similar to the inclination towards natural products in the world of beauty, people are turning increasingly toward green cleaning and sustainable packaging.

Natural cleaning formulations can either be something people make at home or buy in stores. Whether it's your morning coffee or burial plans of a deceased love one, the circle of life is definitely in mind for the eco-conscious consumer. City dwellers are also looking for ways to integrate greenery into their living spaces, using hydroponic technology, crowdfunding campaigns and clever architecture. Another element of daily life, transportation, is present in April 2015 eco ideas, especially concerning energy generation and manufacturing processes.
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Oil Slick Assessing Vehicles
Oil Slick Assessing Vehicles
The Acoustic Slick Thickness ROV Assesses the Thickness of Oil Slicks
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Eco Student Competitions
Eco Student Competitions
This Green Initiative Offers Local Businesses a Free Energy Saving Audit
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73
Altruistic Foodsharing Sites
Altruistic Foodsharing Sites
The CropMobster Site Connects Individuals and Organizations for Good
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72
3D-Printed Paper Products
3D-Printed Paper Products
Mcor Technologies Continues to Revolutionize 3D Printing
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71
App-Controlled Home Vents
App-Controlled Home Vents
The LINQ Home Smart Vents Cut Costs & Eases the Burden on the Planet
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70
USB Rechargeable Batteries
USB Rechargeable Batteries
Lightors Batteries Get Extra Energy from Electronic Devices
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69
Gentle Beekeeping Projects
Gentle Beekeeping Projects
Crown Bee's Initiative to Protect the Bees Highlights Native Bees
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68
Fading Printer Inks
Fading Printer Inks
Friends of Nature's Eco Ink Encourages Paper Reuse by Disappearing Over Time
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67
Personal Portable Power
Personal Portable Power
MetAir Solstice Provides LED Light and a USB Charger Wherever Its Needed
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66
Car-Free Transit Bridges
Car-Free Transit Bridges
The Tilikum Crossing Bridge Will Allow Walkers, Cyclists and Light Rail
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Market-Expanding Energy Initiatives
Market-Expanding Energy Initiatives
CloudSolar Offers Solar Panels for Renters Without Roofs
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64
Versatile Homemade Cleaners
Versatile Homemade Cleaners
This Natural All-Purpose Cleaner is DIY, Safe to Use and Effective
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Pop-Up Charging Stations
Pop-Up Charging Stations
The Pop-Up Tesla Supercharger is Located In Bristol
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All-Encompassing Eco E-Commerce
All-Encompassing Eco E-Commerce
This Green Shopping Site Has a Wide Variety of Eco-Friendly Goods
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Neutralizing Natural Deodorants
Neutralizing Natural Deodorants
PiperWai's Deodorant is Made with Magnesium, Charcoal and Starch
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60
Recycled Paper Towels
Recycled Paper Towels
Seventh Generation Offers Environmentally Conscious Cleaning Products
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59
Wholesome Natural Cleaners
Wholesome Natural Cleaners
VeraClean's Natural Cleaning Products Pride Themselves on Purity
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58
Repurposed Paper Towels
Repurposed Paper Towels
World Centric's Organic Paper Towels are Recycled and Unbleached
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57
Eco Car-Cleaning Services
Eco Car-Cleaning Services
Nanak Offers an Eco-Friendly Car Wash with Certified Green Products
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Groundbreaking Eco-Towns
Groundbreaking Eco-Towns
North West Bicester is a Government-Designated Eco-Town in the UK
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55
Electricity-Generating Urinals
Electricity-Generating Urinals
This Urinal Prototype Turns Your Pee Into Electrical Power
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Self-Cleaning Overpasses
Self-Cleaning Overpasses
The BCQ Sarajevo Bridge Uses Photocatalytic Concrete to Stay Pristine
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53
Resourceful Power Packs
Resourceful Power Packs
This Eco-Friendly Portable Charger Reuses Old Smartphone Fuel Cells
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Iconic Landmark Turbines
Iconic Landmark Turbines
The Eiffel Tower Wind Power System Sets Standards for Similar Structures
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Solar-Powered Planes (UPDATE)
Solar-Powered Planes (UPDATE)
Solar Impulse 2 Has Started Its Trip Around the World Without Fuel
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DIY Rosemary Detergents
DIY Rosemary Detergents
Hello Natural's DIY Laundry Detergent is a Simple Five Ingredient Recipe
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Circuit Board Jewelry
Circuit Board Jewelry
Ashley Heather Creates Minimalist Jewelry Using Old Computer Parts
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Scented Vinegar Cleaners
Scented Vinegar Cleaners
The Yummy Life's All-Natural Homemade Cleaners Mask Vinegar's Harshness
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Gourmet Insect Appetizers
Gourmet Insect Appetizers
This Year's Explorers Club Dinner Features a Feast of Bugs
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46
Natural Household Products
Natural Household Products
The Mrs Meyer's Clean Day Home Line is Organic and Biodegradable
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Fresh Garden Billboards
Fresh Garden Billboards
FCB Mayo Peru's Anti-Pollution Ad Grows Lettuce
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44
Faux Luxury Furnishings
Faux Luxury Furnishings
Fancy Flat-Packed Side Tables Imitate Marble and Wood on Paper Surfaces
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43
Play-Powered Pumps
Play-Powered Pumps
Seesaw Water Filtration System Collects and Cleans H2O Through Fun Activities
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42
Decorative Sun Power Paneling
Decorative Sun Power Paneling
These Decorative Solar Panels Can Generate Energy Indoors As Well
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41
Rubik's Cube Chargers
Rubik's Cube Chargers
An Automatic Switch-Off Charger Keeps Your Device from Overheating
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40
Recycled Skateboard Wallets
Recycled Skateboard Wallets
These Wallets are Hand Made From Old Skateboard Decks
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39
Salmon Skin Purses
Salmon Skin Purses
These Fish Leather Handbags and Accessories are Exotic and Eco-Conscious
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Painterly Drink Packaging
Painterly Drink Packaging
Energy Drink Water Bottles Exude an Air of Value Surrounding the Product
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37
Ugly Produce Packaging
Ugly Produce Packaging
Loblaws' No Name Products Are Branded as 'Naturally Imperfect'
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36
Energy-Generating Tires
Energy-Generating Tires
The Goodyear BH03 Uses Heat to Recharge Hybrid and EV Batteries
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Eco Arboreal Urns (UPDATE)
Eco Arboreal Urns (UPDATE)
The Bios Urn is an Environment-Enhancing Option for Burying Remains
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Eco Spray Containers
Eco Spray Containers
Resourceful Replenish Packaging was Designed for Continuous Reuse
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Organic Marijuana Services
Organic Marijuana Services
Flow Kana Offers Farm-to-Table Weed That is Connoisseur Grade
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Futuristic Roman Eco Cities
Futuristic Roman Eco Cities
Cita Della Scienza is a Sustainable Eco-District Envisioned For Rome
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Crowdfunded Urban Forests
Crowdfunded Urban Forests
The PopUP Forest Project Wants to Transform Times Square into Greenery
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Natural Toothbrushing Sticks
Natural Toothbrushing Sticks
Miswak Club Uses Parts of a Tree to Promote Good Oral Hygiene
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Eco-Manufactured Vehicles
Eco-Manufactured Vehicles
BMW Concept Car is 3D-Printed Out of Degradable Materials
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Vertical Forest Facades
Vertical Forest Facades
This Urban Treehouse Protects Residents from Air and Noise Pollution
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Solar-Powered Blinds
Solar-Powered Blinds
BRI/SO Smart Shutters Promise Privacy, Sunlight Obstruction and Electricity
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Interlocking Eco Toys
Interlocking Eco Toys
Tobo Toys' Eco-Friendly Toys for Kids Join with Other Track Playsets
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Plantable Coffee Containers
Plantable Coffee Containers
This Eco-Friendly Plantable Coffee Cup Turns Into Compost As Well
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Wristworn Ant Farms
Wristworn Ant Farms
The Ant Watch Creates a Small Ecosystem for You to Flaunt on Your Arm
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Educational Craft Subscriptions
Educational Craft Subscriptions
Green Kid Crafts' Activity Boxes Gift Smarts & Sustainability
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Tree-Covered Apartments
Tree-Covered Apartments
25 Verde is a Refreshing Mini-Forest in the City of Turin, Italy
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Biodegradable Cleaning Bottles
Biodegradable Cleaning Bottles
Clean the Ocean's Bottles Reduce Waste That Will End Up at Sea
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Eco Coffee Pods
Eco Coffee Pods
The Droops Coffeemaker Would Use Dissolvable Java Capsules for Responsible Brewing
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Gamified Garbage Disposals
Gamified Garbage Disposals
This Augmented Reality Trash Can Turns Garbage Into Multimedia Tetris
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Plug-Propped Lamps
Plug-Propped Lamps
The Wald Outlet Light is Freestanding and Anchored to the Socket
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Dew-Harvesting Greenhouses
Dew-Harvesting Greenhouses
Roots Up Designs a Plant House that Waters Itself
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Cantilevered Computer Tables
Cantilevered Computer Tables
Wall Laptop Desk Facilitates the Adaptation of Your Home Workstation
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Eco Design Initiatives
Eco Design Initiatives
Do the Green Thing Promotes Earth Hour with a Collaborative Design Project
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Shipping Container Pop-Ups
Shipping Container Pop-Ups
Taco Bell Opens Up an Eco-Friendly Store at SXSW
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3D-Printed Solar Cars
3D-Printed Solar Cars
Students at NTU Created a Futuristic Car Design with Additive Manufacturing
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Hand-Written Wrappers
Hand-Written Wrappers
Hornea Bakery Packaging Would Come Personalized with Ingredients and Recipes
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Sustainable Solar Homes
Sustainable Solar Homes
The NexusHaus Relies on Solar Power to Meet Its Energy Needs
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Backyard Farming Kits
Backyard Farming Kits
AKER Supplies Homeowners with a Complete Set of Urban Farming Equipment
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Air Filtration Fashion
Air Filtration Fashion
Qiadan Yin Peng's Runway Collection Showcases Face Mask Designs
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Standing Hydroponic Gardens
Standing Hydroponic Gardens
This Vertical Gardening System is Automated with Electronics
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Shipping Container Gardens
Shipping Container Gardens
Cropbox Blends Greenhouses and Hydroponics for Mobile Farming
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Educational Packaging Toys
Educational Packaging Toys
IDEO.org Creates Eco-Friendly Packaging that Doubles as Playthings
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Flat Packed Lamps
Flat Packed Lamps
The Kavo DIY Table Lamp Lets the Buyer Participate in the Building
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Sustainable Micro Dwellings
Sustainable Micro Dwellings
Chris Heininge's Small Living Space is Only 280 Square Feet
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Eco Garden Kits
Eco Garden Kits
The Vive Planting Set Prepares Kids for Easily Growing Greenery in Their Backyards
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Eco Popsicle Packaging
Eco Popsicle Packaging
Vegetable and Fruit Treats are Wrapped in Green, Recyclable Sleeves
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Flat-Packed Tabletop Workstations
Flat-Packed Tabletop Workstations
Adjustable Standing Desks Make it Simple to Set Up Shop Anywhere
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