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Top 65 Eco Ideas in November

From Recycled Linen Programs to Kitchen Scrap Cocktails

— November 26, 2017 — Eco
From recycled linen programs to kitchen scrap cocktails, the November 2017 eco trends demonstrate that upcycling remains popular among brands and conscious consumers.

When it comes to brands that are using upcycling to create new products, Veerah is an industry pioneer. Instead of using traditional textiles, the brand makes gorgeous vegan leather shoes out of the fibers extracted from leftover apple peels. Another brand changing the textile game is Coyuchi, with its subscription program that involves recycling old linens to make brand new ones.

Of course, it is not just brands that are using upcycling to establish a more sustainable business model. Indeed, the November 2017 eco trends reveal that consumers are also making an effort to cut down on waste by repurposing old products. For instance, kitchen scraps are now being saved in order to make creative and tasty cocktail creations.
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Urban Car-Free Initiatives
Urban Car-Free Initiatives
Paris' Third Annual Temporary Car Ban Lasted from 11am to 6pm
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Branded Conservation Commercials
Branded Conservation Commercials
Patagonia's 1st Ever TV Ad Spot Called for Protected Public Lands
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Eco-Friendly Wastewater Biofuels
Eco-Friendly Wastewater Biofuels
Waste From Olive Oil Production Can Be Recycled Into Fertilizer
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Trailblazing Electric Race Cars
Trailblazing Electric Race Cars
The Audi FE04 Features All-New Powertrain and Design Elements
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Energy-Detecting Smart Meters
Energy-Detecting Smart Meters
The Smart Meter Relays What Devices are Using the Most Power
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60
Kinetic Lunch Trucks
Kinetic Lunch Trucks
Shell Created an Eco Food Truck That Converts Footsteps into Energy
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59
Sleek Tandem Bicycles
Sleek Tandem Bicycles
Handsome Pillion is Designing Sophisticated Two-Seated Bikes
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Awareness-Raising Honey Gins
Awareness-Raising Honey Gins
Warner Edwards' 'Honeybee Gin' Supports Bee Populations
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57
Mass Car-Charging Stations
Mass Car-Charging Stations
Tesla's Supercharger Station Can Accommodate 50 Vehicles
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Earthquake-Resistant Building Materials
Earthquake-Resistant Building Materials
The Eco-Friendly Ductile Cementitious Composite is Sturdy
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Lab-Grown Leather Products
Lab-Grown Leather Products
'Modern Meadow' Sells Bioengineered Leather Clothing and Textiles
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Mobile Solar-Paneled Music Halls
Mobile Solar-Paneled Music Halls
'La Seine Musicale' Features a Moving Solar Panel Tail
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Methane-Made Biodegradable Clothing
Methane-Made Biodegradable Clothing
Startup Mango Materials is Developing Biodegradable Fibers
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Kitchen Scrap Cocktails
Kitchen Scrap Cocktails
XYST Serves Cocktails Made with Repurposed Ingredients
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Manure-Powered Horse Shows
Manure-Powered Horse Shows
Horse Manure and Used Bedding Can Be Used to Generate Electricity
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50
Range-Roving Electric Vans
Range-Roving Electric Vans
The Nissan e-NV200 Offers Expanded Range In a Zero Emissions Package
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Sustainable Merino Wool Suits
Sustainable Merino Wool Suits
Good Wool's Suits are Made Using Environmentally Friendly Practices
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Zero Waste Mezcal Distilleries
Zero Waste Mezcal Distilleries
This Liquor Company is Making Mezcal Production More Sustainable
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Recycled Linen Programs
Recycled Linen Programs
Coyuchi's Subscription Program Focuses on Sustainability and Textile Waste
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Ethical Imitation Shrimp
Ethical Imitation Shrimp
New Wave Foods Creates 100% Plant-Based Shrimp
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Renewable Ice-Powered Lamps
Renewable Ice-Powered Lamps
The 'Frost Light' is an LED Lamp Powered by Melting Ice
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Concentrated Cleaner Concepts
Concentrated Cleaner Concepts
Mirjam de Bruijn's 'Twenty' Imagines the Removal of Water Content
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Children's Wool Sneakers
Children's Wool Sneakers
Smallbirds Designs Wool Sneakers for Children Ages Two to Four
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Upcycled Pulp Burgers
Upcycled Pulp Burgers
Pressed Juicery and Mendocino Farms Make Vegetable Patties from Juice Pulp
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Electricity-Free Solar Lights
Electricity-Free Solar Lights
The 'Solatube' Solar Lighting Reflects Sunlight into Any Space
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Sustainable Digital Micro-Grocers
Sustainable Digital Micro-Grocers
Farmstead's AI Calculates and Predicts Orders to Reduce Waste
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Recycled Baby Clothing
Recycled Baby Clothing
Vigga Creates a Circular Economy for Baby and Maternity Clothes
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Battery-Propelled Airplanes
Battery-Propelled Airplanes
EasyJet and Wright Electric are Working On Electric-Powered Aircraft
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Upcycled Coastal Holiday Decorations
Upcycled Coastal Holiday Decorations
The Town of La Oliva Has Turned Waste into Decorations
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Plant-Based Hammock Installations
Plant-Based Hammock Installations
'Naturalise' is a Swinging Hammock Made of Soil-Less Plants
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Lead-Free Statement Jewelry
Lead-Free Statement Jewelry
Foxy Originals' Fall/Winter 2017 Collection is Chic and Eco-Friendly
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Retooled Front-Wheel Bicycles
Retooled Front-Wheel Bicycles
'BellCycles' Introduces a Completely Reinvented Bicycle
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Sunken Ship Art Installations
Sunken Ship Art Installations
The BVI Art Reef Project Promotes Ocean Life and Exploration
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Hybrid Carbon Fiber Vehicles
Hybrid Carbon Fiber Vehicles
The Polestar 1 Offers 93 Miles of Range Per Charge
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31
Tech-Fueled Waterfront Redesigns
Tech-Fueled Waterfront Redesigns
Toronto's Waterfront is Undergoing a Google-Sponsored Redesign
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Minimal Eco-Friendly Eyewear
Minimal Eco-Friendly Eyewear
Neubau Eyewear's Fall/Winter Collection is Both Modern and Timeless
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Paper-Paved Bike Highways
Paper-Paved Bike Highways
This Bike Highway in the Netherlands is Paved with Toilet Paper
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Designer-Endorsed Consignment
Designer-Endorsed Consignment
Stella McCartney and The RealReal are Selling Designer Labels
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Bee Health Protection Systems
Bee Health Protection Systems
The Bee Hospital Offers Solace to Prevent Colony Collapse
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Customized Solar Panels
Customized Solar Panels
Sistine Solar's Rooftop Panels are Tailored to Match One's Home
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Dairy-Free Milk Deliveries
Dairy-Free Milk Deliveries
'Mylkman' Delivers Plant-Based Alternatives in Reusable Glass Bottles
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Apple Leather Heels
Apple Leather Heels
Veerah's Vegan Leather Shoes are Made with Fibers Extracted from Apple Peels
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Bird-Based City Cleaning Initiatives
Bird-Based City Cleaning Initiatives
The 'Crow Bar' Teaches Crows to Clean Up Cigarette Butts
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Eco Dishwashing Bottles
Eco Dishwashing Bottles
The Fairy Ocean Plastic Bottle is Made with All Recycled and Ocean Plastic
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21
Unfurlable Solar Panel Systems
Unfurlable Solar Panel Systems
The Rapid Roll Solar PV Design Allows Flexible Panel Installation
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WiFi-Enabled Solar Benches
WiFi-Enabled Solar Benches
The Mmcité1 'Woody' Bench Has Charging Capabilities and More
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Fungal DIY Lamp Kits
Fungal DIY Lamp Kits
The 'Grow It Yourself' Lamp Kit Lets Users Make a Mushroom Lamp Shade
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Colorful Rattan Bow Ties
Colorful Rattan Bow Ties
Racso J's Unique Accessories Allow Wearers to Express Their Personalities
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Wrapper-Free Shopping Systems
Wrapper-Free Shopping Systems
MIWA is a Food Packaging System that Discourages Food Waste
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Modular Backyard Planters
Modular Backyard Planters
Meiluisa's 'Bilberry Pads' Help Make Nature More Accessible
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Upcycled Organizational Storage
Upcycled Organizational Storage
Arup's 'GOLDBORNE' Range Was Made from Repurposed Milk Bottles
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Store-Based Living Plant Walls
Store-Based Living Plant Walls
Innisfree's Union Square Location Houses 10,000 Types of Plants
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Pedal-Controlled Electric Motorcycles
Pedal-Controlled Electric Motorcycles
The Gulas Pi1 Motorcycle Accelerates Based on Pedaling
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Batteryless Electric Toothbrushes
Batteryless Electric Toothbrushes
Goodwell + Co.'s 'Be.' Features No Plug-Ins or Batteries
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Recycled Plastic Bottle Furniture
Recycled Plastic Bottle Furniture
The 'Nook' PET Felt Chair is Made from Upcycled Materials
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Fishless Aquarium Attractions
Fishless Aquarium Attractions
National Geographic's Encounter: Ocean Odyssey is Cruelty-Free
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Returnable Coffee Cup Systems
Returnable Coffee Cup Systems
Cup Club Lets You Return Reusable Coffee Cups and Lids to Any Cafe
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Rooftop Grocer Gardens
Rooftop Grocer Gardens
The Grocery Store IGA Has Introduced a Rooftop Garden
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Pipe-Like Hanging Planters
Pipe-Like Hanging Planters
An Indoor Floating Garden Lets Greenery Contribute to the Architecture
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Eco Workout Equipment
Eco Workout Equipment
Ecowellness Specializes in Eco-Friendly Fitness Equipment for Home Use
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Simplistic Eco-Friendly Egg Cartons
Simplistic Eco-Friendly Egg Cartons
Tanvi Chaurasia Created the 'Happy Hatch' Packaging Design
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Highly Portable Folding eBikes
Highly Portable Folding eBikes
The 'G-Bike' is the World's First Carry-on eBike
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Organic Hemp Underwear
Organic Hemp Underwear
The 'WAMA' Underwear is Breathable and Naturally Antimicrobial
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Deliverable Pre-Fab Homes
Deliverable Pre-Fab Homes
MODS International Partnered with Amazon to Offer Pre-Fab Homes Online
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Zero Waste Food Packaging
Zero Waste Food Packaging
Evoware's Biodegradable and Edible Packaging is Made Out of Seaweed
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