# Sustainable Display A growing acceptance for eco living is reflected in blatant sustainable decor. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 25, 2014, updated Apr 9, 2014 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/cycle-integration ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.9/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Sustainable Display trend? **Sustainable Display:** With a shift towards more accepting views of sustainability, consumers are becoming more expressive of their eco-friendly tendencies as a means to adhere to a new-found respect for environmental awareness. Moving away from the more subtle approaches to eco living, individuals are turning to audacious designs to boldly showcase one’s commitment to an eco lifestyle. Blatant sustainable decor combines eco-friendly references with the consumer need to feel intrinsically involved in cultural movements. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: May 28, 2013 to Mar 15, 2014 - Published: Mar 25, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Sustainable Display trend ### Blatant Sustainable Decor As consumers become more expressive of their eco-friendly tendencies, there is an opportunity for businesses to create bold designs that showcase a commitment to an eco lifestyle. ### Upcycling and Repurposing Materials The use of reclaimed and unexpected materials in these furniture designs reflects a trend towards upcycling and repurposing, providing business opportunities in the circular economy. ### Affordable Sustainable Products The Cardboard Standing Desk exemplifies a trend of affordable and sustainable products, providing an opportunity for businesses to create eco-friendly solutions accessible to a wider audience. ## What the Sustainable Display trend means for industry ### For Home Decor and Furniture The sustainable and upcycled designs featured in this article fall within the home decor and furniture industry, providing opportunities for companies to create eco-friendly and innovative products. ### For Circular Economy The trend towards upcycling and repurposing materials reflects the circular economy, creating opportunities for businesses to incorporate circular principles into their operations. ### For Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility The growing acceptance and demand for sustainable products highlights the importance of incorporating environmental responsibility in business practices, presenting opportunities for companies to align with these values. ## Trend signals for Sustainable Display Trend score 5.9 out of 10, from popularity 82%, activity 88%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 82% - Activity: 88% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Sustainable Display trend 8 featured examples from May 28, 2013 to Mar 15, 2014. - [Chicly Upcycled Furntiture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-capote): The Work of Leo Capote Revolves Around Discarded Hardware and More (Category: Eco) Implication: The furniture industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of upcycling discarded items to create unique, sustainable and visually appealing designs. - [Upcycled Electronic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-binary-collection): The Binary Collection by Benjamin Rollins Caldwel is Techy (Category: Eco) Implication: Manufacturers can explore using upcycled electronics in their furniture designs, reduce waste, and promote sustainability. - [Rustic Upcycled Wood Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recrate-stool-upcycle): The Recrate Stool Up-Cycle by K3 Urban Design Is Smoothly Rugged (Category: Eco) Implication: The furniture industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate reclaimed materials and adjustable features, catering to sustainability-conscious consumers. - [Upcycled Crate Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-shelves): Transform an Ordinary Wooden Box into a Practical Shelf with This Guide (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing eco-friendly furniture solutions that embrace upcycling and repurposing existing materials. - [Cheap Cardboard Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-standing-desk): Zachary Rotholz of Chairigami Designs an Affordable Healthy Desk (Category: Eco) Implication: The furniture industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in affordable, sustainable and mass-produced office furniture designs to meet the demand of consumers who va… - [Meta Upcycled Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-waste-40x40): Waste Waste 40x40 is Made from the Scraps of Leftover Wood (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity to adopt upcycling practices to reduce waste and create eco-friendly products. - [Upcycled Mining Cart Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-coffee-table): This Recycled Coffee Table was Once Utilized in a French Mine (Category: Eco) Implication: The furniture industry can explore the opportunity of creating innovative and eco-friendly furniture pieces by upcycling old items. - [Upcycled Luggage Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-suitcase-chair): This DIY Suitcase Chair Turns Old Luggages into Vintage Furniture (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY tutorials, tools, and supplies for upcycling and creating vintage furniture. ## Recent trend clusters - [Racing Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/racing-homage) (Autos) - [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) ## Trending in Autos - [French Retro City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-retro-city-cars) - [Factory-Backed Performance Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-performance-centers) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) - [Electric Luxury Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-price-ev-sedans) All articles: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)