With its low carbon emissions, skateboarding is a pretty green transportation alternative. You can take it to the next level with furniture designer Daniel Moyer's FunkinFunction skateboards. Made from scrap wood salvaged during the manufacturing of his furniture, the longboard decks are green and minimalist.
Implications - It's always great to see innovations and products that take a fun activity and find ways to make it environmentally friendly. Kudos to these FunkinFunction wood skateboards for giving people the ability to explore their hobby while keeping their carbon footprint to a minimum. On top of that, they also look fantastic. There really is nothing better than a little natural wood finish.
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco-friendly Skateboards
- Opportunity to develop and market skateboards made from sustainable materials, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
- Upcycled Products
- Opportunity to create and promote products made from salvaged materials, reducing waste and supporting circular economy principles.
- Minimalist Designs
- Opportunity to tap into the market for simple and sleek designs, catering to consumers who prefer minimalist aesthetics.
Who This Affects Most
- Skateboarding
- Innovators can disrupt the skateboarding industry by introducing sustainable manufacturing processes and materials.
- Furniture Design
- The furniture industry can explore opportunities to repurpose scrap materials and incorporate eco-friendly practices into their product offerings.
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can collaborate with skateboard manufacturers to create eco-friendly skateboarding apparel and accessories.
