# Biodiversifying Accessories Brands are supplementing existing infrastructure with eco decisions. By [Kalin Ned](https://www.trendhunter.com/knedelch), Research Writer | Published May 2, 2019 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/biodiversifying-accessories ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Biodiversifying Accessories trend? **Biodiversifying Accessories:** Brands and individuals alike are concerned with preserving ecological life in urban environments through design-forward accessories that can be added to architectural infrastructures or inserted as simple features in the home. Their focus is to offer support to the dwindling biosphere within the concrete parameters of the city, thus reducing ecological footprints and creating welcoming habitats. These small but impactful solutions promote biodiversity, while also being affordable and having easily implementable designs. Insight – As climate change is dominating public discourse, individuals are paying close attention to their consumption habits and opting in for brands that have a mandate for sustainability. The guilt and stress that people are beginning to feel in regards to overconsumption has resulted in a growing consumer demand for businesses and institutions to take responsibility for their impact on the environment. While these accessories are supplementary to urban infrastructure or the home environment, they also have a soothing and empowering effect on communities, businesses, and individuals. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 2 to May 2, 2019 - Published: May 2, 2019 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Biodiversifying Accessories trend ### Eco-minded urban accessories Brands are supplementing existing infrastructure with eco decisions focused on offering support to the dwindling biosphere within the concrete parameters of the city. ### Insect accommodation Designers are creating structures and houses designed to provide shelter, food, and water to bees and insects in urban environments. ### Human-threat identifying tags Designers are creating high-tech bio-logging tags to identify human threats and assist in survival for animals including humpback whales and collared peccaries. ## What the Biodiversifying Accessories trend means for industry ### For Environmental conservation Innovative solutions that offer support to the dwindling biosphere and its ecosystems in urban environments. ### For Sustainable design Promoting biodiversity through eco-luxury design products that are affordable and easy to implement and supplement existing infrastructure. ### For Robotics and sensing tech Designing various sensing tech products, including bio-logging tags for humpback whales and collared peccaries, which helps the assisted mammals to detect human threats and be prepared should they need to fight-or-flight. ## Workshop question What kind of biodiversifying product could your company adopt to benefit the ecological footprint of its community? ## Trend signals for Biodiversifying Accessories Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 73%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 73% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Biodiversifying Accessories trend 4 featured examples from Feb 2 to May 2, 2019. - [Solitary Bee-Accommodating Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bees-in-cities): MaliArts' Project is Launched to Help Solitary Bees in Cities (Category: Eco) Implication: The design industry can explore innovative solutions, such as MaliArts' project, to address ecological challenges in urban settings. - [Biodiversity Favoring Living Seawalls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-seawalls): Volvo Installs a Seawall in Sydney That Battles Pollution (Category: Eco) Implication: Automakers like Volvo exploring innovative solutions that promote sustainability and environmental conservation. - [Human Threat-Identifying Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-animals-survive): These Bio-Logging Tags by London Researchers Help Animals Survive (Category: Eco) Implication: This industry can benefit from investing in and researching innovative technology that can help animals detect and respond to human threats. - [Vivid Yellow Insect Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lesser-house): Lesser House Invites People to Share Their Home with Insects (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate insect-friendly design in their products, catering to customers who are interested in sustainability and biodiversity. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)