Top 95 Eco Trends in May

From Recycled Waste-Made Footwear to Waste-Reducing Apple Snacks

— June 3, 2020 — Eco
The May 2020 eco exhibit some ground-breaking innovations, as well as some Earth Day-specific launches.

Plasticity presents an interesting example in this category. The company repurposes old umbrellas and reuses them as chic bag designs. The aesthetic is very interesting as the brand folds the upcycled material in such a way that it resembles frosted glass.

The North Face has also stepped up for Earth Day, which is not a surprise as the company has frequently emphasized that sustainability plays a big part in its production practices. This year, the brand debuted a new 'Remade Collection' with puffer jackets made from upcycled materials.

On the restaurant front, the May 2020 eco list spotlights Silo—a zero-waste business in London—who practices its mandate both in terms of its interior, as well as its cuisine.
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Inaugural EV Releases
Inaugural EV Releases
Karma Launched Its First Ever Electric Vehicle Named the Revero GTE
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Recycled Bottle Condiment Packaging
Recycled Bottle Condiment Packaging
Stokes Sauces is Curbing its Use of Virgin Plastic
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Electricity-Saving Efficient Motor Solutions
Electricity-Saving Efficient Motor Solutions
Smc's Smart Motor System is Cost-Effective & Reliable
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Environmentally Friendly Graphic Apparel
Environmentally Friendly Graphic Apparel
Peanuts and BAIT Join on a Sustainable Capsule of Goods
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Metropolis-Targeted Electric Boats
Metropolis-Targeted Electric Boats
The 'OseaD' Concept Electric Boat is for Victoria Harbor
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81
Gel-to-Foam Body Washes
Gel-to-Foam Body Washes
The BRAVO SIERRA Hair/Body Wash & Shave is the Perfect Travel Essential
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80
Safety-Conscious EV Designs
Safety-Conscious EV Designs
Volvo's Polestar 2 Will Feature Autopilot and an Encased Battery
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79
Sustainable Matcha Alcoholic Beverages
Sustainable Matcha Alcoholic Beverages
JuneShine and MatchaBar Debuted the Coconut Ginger Matcha
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Sustainability-Focused Clothing Badges
Sustainability-Focused Clothing Badges
Nike Created Branding for Sustainability-Focused Products
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Unscented Biodegradable Solid Washes
Unscented Biodegradable Solid Washes
BRAVO SIERRA Debuted the Eco Hair & Body Solid Cleanser
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Sustainable Clean Skincare Lines
Sustainable Clean Skincare Lines
Liolà Cosmetics Offers Sustainable Luxury Skincare
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75
Nature-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Nature-Inspired Eyewear Collections
The Terranimalia Eyewear Boasts a Naturalistic Design
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Coffee Grounds-Made Shirts
Coffee Grounds-Made Shirts
The Switchback Shirt is Made with Coffee Grounds and Recycled Plastic
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Plant-Based Tuna Alternatives
Plant-Based Tuna Alternatives
Kuleana's Akami is a Plant-Based Alternative to Blue Fin Tuna
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Eco-Friendly Mother-Specific Gift Sets
Eco-Friendly Mother-Specific Gift Sets
Lush Cosmetics Debuted a New Line of Mother Day's Products
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All-Natural Bed Platforms
All-Natural Bed Platforms
The Non-Toxic My Green Platform Bed is Made Without Adhesives or Stains
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Upcycled Airbag Fashion Collections
Upcycled Airbag Fashion Collections
master-piece and REBIRTH PROJECT Emphasize Sustainability
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Recycled Plastic Printer Filaments
Recycled Plastic Printer Filaments
The 'XenoFiber' Recycled 3D Printing Filament is $9 a Kilogram
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Upcycled Kitchen Towels
Upcycled Kitchen Towels
MEEMA Helps to Give Materials Like Denim and Cotton a New Life
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AI-Powered Interactive Trash Cans
AI-Powered Interactive Trash Cans
The TetraBIN by Sencity Attempts to Solve the Littering Problem
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High-Quality Eco Retailer Wines
High-Quality Eco Retailer Wines
This Waitrose Box Wine Stays Fresh for 10 Days or More
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Recycled Waste-Made Footwear
Recycled Waste-Made Footwear
adidas and Parley Create Another UltraBOOST Uncaged Sneaker
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Cost-Effective Electric Car Releases
Cost-Effective Electric Car Releases
Porsche is Producing Three Cheaper Versions of the Taycan EV
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Sustainable Earth Day Collaborations
Sustainable Earth Day Collaborations
BAIT Has Teamed Up with Peanuts for an Earth Day Collection
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Plant-Based Footprint Calculators
Plant-Based Footprint Calculators
Impossible Foods' Impact Calculator Measures Planet Restoration
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Air-Filled Product Packaging
Air-Filled Product Packaging
MyKirei's Personal Care Product Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
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Eco-Friendly Wine Boxes
Eco-Friendly Wine Boxes
Our Daily Wines' 1.5-Liter Bag-in-Box Boasts a Small Carbon Footprint
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Collegiate-Inspired Pastel Sweatshirts
Collegiate-Inspired Pastel Sweatshirts
Sporty & Rich's Drop 2 Line is Ideal for At-Home Lounging
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Eco-Friendly Wine Cartons
Eco-Friendly Wine Cartons
stel+mar is Packaged in Highly Portable, Eco-Friendly Cans & Tetra Paks
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Secondhand Clothing Partnerships
Secondhand Clothing Partnerships
Through thredUP, Customers Can Earn Reebok Loyalty Points
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Waterless Plum Serums
Waterless Plum Serums
LOLI's Plum Elixir is Made from French Ente Plum Kernels
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On-Demand Electric Car Rentals
On-Demand Electric Car Rentals
The Conceptual Barclays Car Hire System is Simple to Use
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Chemical-Free Water-Based Cleaners
Chemical-Free Water-Based Cleaners
The 'Silveray III' Transforms Water into a Cleaning Agent
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Ocean Plastic Phone Cases
Ocean Plastic Phone Cases
LifeProof's WĀKE Case Line Supports Clean-Water Charities
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Ocean Plastic Razors
Ocean Plastic Razors
Preserve's POPi Shave 5 is Made with Materials Claimed from Coastlines
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Medical-Grade Menstrual Cups
Medical-Grade Menstrual Cups
Athena Club's Menstrual Cup is Comfortable and Latex-Free
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Eco Dishwasher Tablet Packaging
Eco Dishwasher Tablet Packaging
The Persil Packaging is Now Made Using 50% Recycled Polypropylene
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Natural Fiber Runners
Natural Fiber Runners
Allbirds' Tree Dasher is a Technical Running Shoe Made with Natural Fibers
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Multi-Use Zero-Emissions Vehicles
Multi-Use Zero-Emissions Vehicles
The Jaguar Land Rover 'Project Vector' is Safety-Focused
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Waste-Reducing Apple Snacks
Waste-Reducing Apple Snacks
Scrapples are Sustainable Snacks Made with Imperfect Fruit
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Carbon-Neutral Water Brands
Carbon-Neutral Water Brands
Evian Has Announced Carbon Neutrality Certified by the Carbon Trust
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Electric Recycled Plastic Watercraft
Electric Recycled Plastic Watercraft
The 'Leisure 28' Electric Boat Offers a Well-Appointed Design
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Eco-Conscious Designer Collections
Eco-Conscious Designer Collections
The ReBurberry Edit Features Items Made from Recycled Textiles
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Sustainable Organic Cotton Collections
Sustainable Organic Cotton Collections
Patagonia's Spring/Summer 2020 Line Utilizes Organic Cotton
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Upcycled Earth Day Puffers
Upcycled Earth Day Puffers
The North Face's Remade Collection Uses Fabric from Damaged Items
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Redesigned Electric Bike Launches
Redesigned Electric Bike Launches
VanMoof is Releasing Two New Electric Bikes Titled the S3 and X3
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Recycled Ocean Plastic Timepieces
Recycled Ocean Plastic Timepieces
The TRIWA 'Time for Oceans' Collection is High-Quality
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Plastic-Free Coffee Companies
Plastic-Free Coffee Companies
Alpaca Coffee Tackles the Industry's Plastic Pollution Problem
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Sustainable Children's Toys
Sustainable Children's Toys
MGA's New Little Tikes Go Green Line are Made from Recycled Plasitc
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Chic Sustainable Wedding Apparel
Chic Sustainable Wedding Apparel
Azazie Offers Eco-Friendly DTC Bridal and Bridesmaid Dress
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Compostable Phone Cases
Compostable Phone Cases
CASETiFY's New Cases are Customizable, Compostable and Biodegradable
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Reusable Sanitizing Wipes
Reusable Sanitizing Wipes
'FinalWipe' Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Paper Products
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Safety-Focused eVTOL Aircrafts
Safety-Focused eVTOL Aircrafts
The Jaunt Air Mobility 'ROSA' is Electric and Low-Noise
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Recycled Fabric Backpacks
Recycled Fabric Backpacks
JanSport's Recycled SuperBreak is Made with 100% Recycled Fabric
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Eco-Friendly Sanitizer Refills
Eco-Friendly Sanitizer Refills
by Humankind Created a Hand Sanitizer to Refill Existing Bottles
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Recycled Factory Waste Sandals
Recycled Factory Waste Sandals
The KEEN Harvest Flip-Flops Have an Eco-Friendly Style
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Plastic-Free Baby Bowls
Plastic-Free Baby Bowls
Nummy's Baby Bowls are Made from the Highest Grade Platinum Silicone
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Premium Sustainable Wallets
Premium Sustainable Wallets
Oliver Co. Makes Accessories from Materials Like Apple Waste & Wood
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Upcycled Elbow Guards
Upcycled Elbow Guards
Raw Color's Elbow Sock Design Helps to Give Lone Socks a Purpose
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Chic Vegan Footwear Brands
Chic Vegan Footwear Brands
Californians Explores Various Animal-Free Leather Alternatives
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Recycled Plastic Patio Furniture
Recycled Plastic Patio Furniture
Loll Designs' Outdoor Collections Feature Recycled Milk Jugs
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Women-Owned Sustainable Swim Brands
Women-Owned Sustainable Swim Brands
Carve Designs Combine Aesthetic Chic with Ultimate Comfort
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Lightweight Urbanite eBikes
Lightweight Urbanite eBikes
The Mokumono 'Delta S' Boasts a Laser-Welded Frame
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Transformative Baby Cradles
Transformative Baby Cradles
FEIT's NINA Baby Cradle Turns Into a Drawing Table for Later Life
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Sustainable Pre-Fabricated Homes
Sustainable Pre-Fabricated Homes
Dvele's Modern Designs Can Be Customized to Suit Individual Needs
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Off-Road-Friendly Electric Bicycles
Off-Road-Friendly Electric Bicycles
The ECOTRIC Fat Tire Folding e-Bike is Priced at Under $1,000
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Refillable Natural Deodorants
Refillable Natural Deodorants
Wild Supports Replenishment with Compostable, Plastic-Free Refills
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Cat Care Subscription Boxes
Cat Care Subscription Boxes
Litterbox.com's Subscription Shares a Selection of Premium Products
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Recycled Plastic Bottle Pavilions
Recycled Plastic Bottle Pavilions
Daydreamers Design Reimagines the Chinese Burning Tower
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Plastic-Free Deodorant Tubes
Plastic-Free Deodorant Tubes
Procter & Gamble Beauty is Introducing Paper Deodorant Tubes
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Collapsible Lightweight Electric Bikes
Collapsible Lightweight Electric Bikes
The HiMo Folding E-Bike Offers Up to 30 Kilometers of Range
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Modular Electric Shipping Vehicles
Modular Electric Shipping Vehicles
The Conceptual Polestar 'OnTour' Has a 10-Wheel Design
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Tiger-Inspired Supercars
Tiger-Inspired Supercars
The Mazda RX-9 Concept Has a Hybrid Mid-Engine Setup
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Transformative Cardboard Packaging
Transformative Cardboard Packaging
This Packaging from Samsung Turns Into Useful Home Items
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Flatpack Rideshare Scooters
Flatpack Rideshare Scooters
The Conceptual 'Switch' Scooter Maximizes Urban Transportation
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Family-Friendly Electric Minivans
Family-Friendly Electric Minivans
The conceptual 'Brubaker Box' Has a Spacious Interior Cabin
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Hybrid Coffee Water Bottles
Hybrid Coffee Water Bottles
The Hitch Courier is a Water Bottle with a Removable Coffee Cup
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Retro-Styled Electric Motorcycles
Retro-Styled Electric Motorcycles
The Katallis EV.500 Has an Old-Fashioned Aluminum Frame
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Featherlight Urbanite Electric Bikes
Featherlight Urbanite Electric Bikes
The Zooz Bikes Urban Ultralight Has a Powerful 750W Motor
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Minimalist Urban eBikes
Minimalist Urban eBikes
The Latest Angell Smart Bike Has an Aluminum and Carbon Frame
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Skeletal Electric Motorcycle Concepts
Skeletal Electric Motorcycle Concepts
The Zooz Concept 01 Has a Top Speed of 60mph
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Upcycled Umbrella Bags
Upcycled Umbrella Bags
Plasticity Turns Discarded Umbrellas Into New Vinyl Bags
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Layered Recycled Cardboard Furniture
Layered Recycled Cardboard Furniture
This Sustainable Cardboard Furniture is Fashionable
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DIY Cardboard Home Competitions
DIY Cardboard Home Competitions
Dezeen Helps Launch the Samsung Out of the Box Competition
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Naturally Powered Air Purifiers
Naturally Powered Air Purifiers
The 'Briiv' Sustainable Air Purifier Cleans the Air and More
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Coffee-Based Face Masks
Coffee-Based Face Masks
The Reusable AirX is Touted as the World's First-Ever Coffee Mask
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