We're raising a recycled cup to Mother Nature by spotlighting some of the decade's most eco-friendly events. From recycled decor at the Academy Awards' Governors Ball and a human-powered DJ stand by Raw Designs, these affairs offer up event inspiration that's equal parts Earth-approved and design-forward.
Keep scrolling for a closer look at these 10 events that pulled off sustainable design—without sacrificing an ounce of style.
27th Annual ESPY Awards After-Party
Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved.
Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved.
Academy Awards' Governors Ball
Photo: Claire Hoffman/BizBash
Huffington Post's Game Changers Awards
Photo: Billy Farrell/BFAnyc.com
Raw Designs' Human-Powered Event
Photo: Bob Gundu
Photo: Bob Gundu
Fox's Fall Eco-Casino Party
Photo: Sean Twomey/2me Studios
Photo: Sean Twomey/2me Studios
Green Living Show
Photo: Courtesy of Green Living Show
Cotton Incorporated's Blue Jeans Go Green 10th Anniversary Event
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Winter Illuminations Festival in Japan
Photo: Juliana Shimodaira
Make It Right Gala
Photo: Susie Montagna
Photo: Susie Montagna
Absolut Bar Recycle
Photo: Dorothy Hong
Photo: Dorothy Hong
Photo: Dorothy Hong