Big or small, every change matters when making our planet a better place. And this goes beyond the individual, too. Luckily, as the mindset of consumers shifts towards eco-friendly thinking, more and more businesses are implementing "green" innovations in the way they go about things. From cigarette b**t-recycling postal pouches to simple product packaging, Bored Panda has compiled a list of pics, proving that we, the Earth, really do have a bright future.

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The Cafe At My Closest Beach Gives Free Drinks To People Who Collect A Bucket Of Litter From The Beach

Chalkboard sign encouraging clever saving the world with a 2-minute beach clean and bucket reward system.

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    Pen Made Of Recycled Water Bottles Casts A Shadow Of A Water Bottle

    Pen laying on lined paper with shadow shaped like a large lightbulb symbolizing clever saving the world idea.

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    #3

    Turns Out My Pencil Is Made Of Recycled Newspaper

    Green pencil being sharpened with recycled paper shavings, showing clever saving the world creativity in progress.

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    Instead Of Using Paint For This Parking Lot, This Is How The “Lines” Are Created. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

    Empty parking spots with grass growing between lines, showcasing clever ways people help save the world.

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    #5

    An Easy Way To Recycle Old Mascara Wands

    Recycled mascara wands collected for wildlife conservation efforts promoting clever ways of saving the world.

    Please do NOT throw away your mascara wands. Instead, clean JUST THE WAND with Dawn liquid soap, place them in a ziploc bag and mail them to a Wildlife Refuge accepting donations.
    These little wands are able to be upcycled to clean away oil, larvae, fly eggs, mites, infections, mud and other contaminants from wildlife. Works great for medical care and wound treatment.
    Mail to: Appalachian Wildlife Refuge P.O. Box 1211 Skyland NC 28776

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    #6

    Poland Unveils Glow-In-The-Dark Bicycle Path That Is Charged By The Sun

    Glowing blue bike and pedestrian lanes at night showcasing clever ideas for saving the world with sustainable infrastructure.

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    #7

    Carlsberg Using Glue To Make Six Packs Instead Of Plastic

    Hand holding three green Carlsberg cans connected with clever reusable carrier, promoting saving the world ideas in action.

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    #8

    Got An Event Bracelet That Can Be Planted

    Bracelet made from plantable material with instructions to save the world by growing wildflowers in soil.

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    #9

    I Found A Hidden Message When I Ripped The Paper Off This Ramen Pot

    Samurai-themed eco-warrior message encouraging clever recycling of paper and plastic to help save the world.

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    #10

    An Ice Cream Cup Made Of Banana Leaves

    Hand holding a scoop of ice cream wrapped in a green leaf, showcasing clever saving the world eco-friendly packaging.

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    #11

    My Grocery Store Started Selling Overripe Bananas For Cheap With A Recipe For Banana Bread On The Bag

    Reusable bags filled with overripe bananas, showcasing a clever way to reduce food waste and help save the world.

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    #12

    This Notebook Is Made Of Stone

    Journal with eco-friendly stone paper made from rock, saving trees and reducing pollution in a clever environmental effort.

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    #13

    You Can Charge This Battery With A Micro USB

    Rechargeable AAA battery with USB charging port on a dark textured surface, showcasing clever eco-saving innovation.

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    #14

    Refill Station At Simon Fraser University, Canada

    Soap refill station offering body wash, shampoo, hand soap, and detergent helping with clever saving the world solutions.

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    #15

    This Cup Is Made From Plant Starch, Not Plastic

    Clear compostable cup made from plant starch, showcasing clever saving the world action beyond just talking.

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    #16

    My Pencil Has Seeds On The Tip, So When It's Too Small To Use It You Can Plant It And A Tree Will Grow Out Of It

    Wooden pencil with a burnt tip repurposed to save the world by reducing waste, showcasing clever action over talk.

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    #17

    This Makes Me Incredibly Happy, And More Inclined To Shop Here More Often

    Toilet flush panel at Grand Plaza using rainwater for flushing, showcasing clever saving the world action for the environment.

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    #18

    Recycled Cardboard Used As An Alternative To Bubble Wrap

    Recycled cardboard packaging used creatively as eco-friendly cushioning to support clever saving the world efforts.

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    #19

    My University Makes Notepads Out Of The Recycled Paper And Hands Them Out To The Students

    Hand flipping through paper pages on a desk near a white keyboard, showcasing clever ideas about saving the world.

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    #20

    Single-Use Cutlery And Straws From Avocado Seeds

    Biodegradable cutlery including spoons, forks, knives, and straws displayed as clever saving the world alternatives.

    Recently, Mexican company BioFase released single-use cutlery and straws that biodegrade in 240 days. The company collects avocado seeds from companies who process avocados to make guacamole or oil.

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    #21

    This Super Market Had Tiny Paper Bags Instead Of Plastic Containers To Reduce Waste

    Bags of green and red grapes neatly arranged in cardboard boxes, showcasing clever sustainable packaging ideas.

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    Every Day After Closing, This Local Bakery Leaves Out A Bag Of Their Unsold Pastries That People Can Take From Freely Instead Of Throwing Them Away And Make Unnecessary Waste

    Rustic bicycle parked near graffiti wall, carrying a paper bag of bread, showcasing clever saving the world ideas.

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    #23

    This Japanese Toilet Refills Through A Sink In The Top So You Can Rinse Your Hands And Re-Use The Water

    Toilet with built-in sink on tank demonstrating clever water-saving solution in a compact bathroom setting.

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    #24

    You Bike To Keep The Outlet Going, To Recharge Your Devices

    Two people using a pedal-powered charging station, showcasing a clever way of saving the world with sustainable energy.

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    #25

    The Bowling Alley In My Neighbourhood Tore Up Old Lanes And Used Them To Renovate The Washrooms

    Public restroom stalls with wooden doors designed with narrow ventilation slits, illustrating clever saving the world solutions.

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    #26

    My Local Coffee Shop Gives Free Compost Made From Their Used Coffee Grounds

    Bags of used coffee grounds offered for composting, a clever way of saving the world by recycling organic waste.

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    #27

    I Bought A Pack Of Cigarettes And They Came With A Postage Paid Recycling Pouch

    Hand holding a cigarette b**t pouch with instructions for recycling cigarette butts to help save the world.

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    #28

    My Shoes Came With A “Handle” Rather Than Being Packed In A One Time Use Bag

    Hand holding a Vans shoebox repurposed with tape as a clever handle, showcasing saving the world ideas.

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    #29

    Throw And Grow Confetti

    Eco-friendly throw and grow confetti that turns into wildflowers, showcasing clever ways of saving the world in action.

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    #30

    Disposable Bowl Made Out Of Nothing But Three Pressed Leaves, Sturdy Despite Being Fastened Together With Just A Small Bamboo Pin. Used By Street Food Vendors In India

    Hand holding a biodegradable bowl made from dried leaves, showcasing clever ideas for saving the world sustainably.

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    #31

    A New Question Is Up On Our Cigarette Voting Bin On Villiers Street

    Clever cigarette disposal bin comparing smokers' votes to encourage saving the world by quitting smoking.

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    #32

    The Water Taps At This Cafe Drip Onto Plants To Not Waste Water

    Water dispenser in café with potted plants below, showing clever saving the world idea using sustainable decor.

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    #33

    They Had A Bike At My School To Blend A Smoothie That They Were Handing Out At Lunch

    Boy pedals stationary bike blending a smoothie, demonstrating clever energy-saving action to help save the world.

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    #34

    This Coffee Cup Is Made From Recycled Coffee Grounds

    Reusable coffee cup and saucer made from recycled coffee, showcasing clever ideas for saving the world sustainably.

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    Eco-Friendly Eggs Packaging

    Eco-friendly egg cartons made from natural materials showcasing clever saving the world packaging ideas.

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    #36

    This Steel Gate Made Up Of Pliers

    Creative metal gate design made from recycled pliers, showcasing clever saving the world ideas in practical art form.

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    #37

    This Office Is Made Up Of Old Shipping Containers

    Modern building made from repurposed shipping containers showcasing clever sustainable design saving the world.

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    #38

    This Sketchbook Made From Real Recycled Circuit Boards

    Hand holding a recycled notebook made from circuit boards, showcasing clever saving the world creative reuse.

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    #39

    My New Dentist Has Their Forms Laminated To Reduce Paper Waste By Simply Plugging In And Wiping Off

    Patient filling out dental form with green pen on clipboard, illustrating clever actions about saving the world in daily life.

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    #40

    Resealable Cans Of Water

    Hand holding a recyclable, resealable can promoting clever saving the world with sustainable alternatives to plastic bottles.

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    #41

    The Paper Tag Attached To My New Pan Can Be Planted To Grow Herbs

    Eco-friendly plantable basil tag encouraging clever saving the world by planting instead of just talking.

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    #42

    My School Fights Littering By Installing Basketball Hoops Above Trash Cans

    Trash bin with a basketball hoop attached on the wall, a clever idea about saving the world creatively.

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    #43

    This Bag Of Old/Stained Face Towels Have Been Re-Used As “Rags” At This Hotel

    Reusable cleaning rag in a plastic bag at a sink, showcasing a clever approach to saving the world by reducing towel waste.

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    #44

    This Sink Counter At A Brewery Is Made With Recycled Beer Bottles

    Countertop with a sign indicating it is made from recycled beer bottles, showcasing clever sustainable materials use.

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    #45

    The Beach I’m At Has A List Of Commonly Found Garbage And How Long It Takes For It To Decompose

    Outdoor display showing environmental impact timelines on pollution decomposition to promote clever saving the world actions.




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