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A Talking Hearing AidVision Made AudibleEntertainment by SightA Smarter Cane

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Advancing Virtual RealityUser-Friendly VRBack-Seat GamingVirtual Surgery

Beauty

Unique Skin CareOne-Step GlamA Closer ShaveFace Wash of the FutureMakeup That Protects

Consumer Electronics

Better Bike NavigationA Phone, Plain and SimpleBreathing EasierPro Video Made EasyListen to Your LensesSuperior ListeningFinding Peace, with BeatsThe World’s Most Advanced Mattress

Design

Re-Creating NatureA More Supportive SeatA More Flexible Shower Caddy

Education

Learn Music VisuallyTrackable ReadingAn AI-Powered EducatorCreate Your Own Computer

Entertainment

TV of the FutureInstant Classic

Experimental

Sailing on SunlightA More Lifelike ProstheticA More Flexible PCFully Recyclable SneakersCutting-Edge Data Storage

Food & Drink

Agriculture, UpdatedMeal Delivery, ModernizedVending VeggiesProtein-Packed CerealA Better Plant BurgerA New Breakfast Bar

Gaming

Charged-Up PlayBuilding New WorldsGaming for Posterity

Health Care

Learning from Medical MistakesReducing False DiagnosesZapping MigrainesRelieving Sinus PainUltrasound to GoAn Easier ExamStopping Food PoisoningHelping HospitalsAn Easy-Access DoctorCaring for the Elderly

Home

A Robot That RollsAn Oven That Multi­tasksDIY Wall DecorAn Updated Waste Bin

Parenting

A Better Way to Connect with KidsA More Subtle Breast PumpHands-Free ParentingScreen Time, OutsideKeeping Kids CloseA Doll for Everyone

Productivity

Protecting Your DataHelping Rural Farmers ConnectThe Future of Packing

Social Good

No-Wait MedsPortable PowerVitamins for AllConscious HygieneInternet, AccessiblePower to the PeopleWater, Out of Thin Air

Sports

Digital DunksSafer Sports for KidsA Kayak to Go

Style

A Sleek Travel Accessory21st Century FashionA Perfect FitThe Watch You Love, Smarter

Sustainability

Tracking Water PollutionGreener FlightHarnessing Wind, More EfficientlyReducing WasteKeeping Food FreshRecycling PollutionRepurposing Plastic

Transportation

Cleaning Up PickupsAn Extra-Powerful Electric BicycleA Solar-Power FirstAn Easier E-SkateboardHacking the E-BikeA Serious ScooterAd Dollars for Uber Drivers

Wellness

A Smarter Night-LightMonitoring HealthBoxing SoloSafety on the RunClosing the Pleasure Gap

Special Mentions

Waterproof, But BreathableTracking Clean WaterPain-Free SkiingFinding A Quiet PlaceNo Key Left BehindAn Assistant for the ElderlyA Simpler Universal RemoteA Delicious Non-Dairy DessertCutting Lawn ChemicalsA Digital SneakerSex Ed, Via TextStopping Workplace DiscriminationA Personalized PadlockStylish Smart GlassesA Sustainable SnackVerifying Fair TradeA Double-Duty SweatshirtHealthier CaninesA Better FitA Robocall RoadblockMaking Fulfillment More EfficientRecycled ShoesImproving The Hospital ExperienceA Fitting Room, OnlineSafer School ExperimentsCleaning Up NylonA New Way To ConnectA Better Eco-Friendly FabricA Fun And Functional Phone CaseInsurance For Good
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Rothys

Recycled Shoes

Rothy's

SPECIAL MENTION: Since sustainable shoe startup Rothy's launched in 2016, the company has repurposed over 41 million water bottles into their 3D-knitted women's footwear. The shoes come in a variety of colors and styles, including rounded flats ($125), pointed flats ($145), loafers ($165) and sneakers ($125). —Megan McCluskey

Buy now: Rothy’s

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