# Eco Commute Chinese consumers switch to greener forms of transportation. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published May 7, 2015 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/eco-commute ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.4/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Eco Commute trend? **Eco Commute:** In an effort to improve the air pollution epidemic in China, companies have come up with eco transportation solutions on both personal and public levels. Consumers' willingness to switch to greener forms of transportation suggests that they hold themselves, and public transit systems, to a certain standard of accountability in light of the current environmental crisis. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 23 to Dec 16, 2014 - Published: May 7, 2015 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Themes within the Eco Commute trend ### Green Transportation As more consumers demand eco-friendly modes of transportation, businesses can cut through crowded markets and appeal to eco-conscious consumers with greener travel options. ### Infrastructure Innovation As transportation infrastructure is continuing to be developed, businesses can meet consumer demand for faster, more efficient and eco-friendly travel options by investing in new transportation technologies. ### Technological Advancement As smart transportation gains traction around the world, businesses can create innovative smart transportation solutions that not only improve travel times but prioritize efficiency and sustainability. ## What the Eco Commute trend means for industry ### For Transportation & Travel These trends have implications for the transportation industry, which could provide eco-friendly modes of travel, develop new infrastructure and introduce smarter, more efficient travel options. ### For Technology & Innovation As new technologies continue to disrupt traditional industries, businesses can capitalize on this by creating smart transportation solutions that use advanced technology to optimize travel and save energy. ### For Sustainability & Recycling With the rise of eco-friendly travel and the shift towards sustainability, businesses can innovate by creating environmentally responsible products and services that prioritize waste reduction and recycling. ## Workshop question What can your brand do to display more accountability when it comes to sustainable and environmental standards? ## Trend signals for Eco Commute Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 77%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 77% - Activity: 77% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Eco Commute trend 4 featured examples from May 23 to Dec 16, 2014. - [Suitcase-Made Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmer-in-china): A Farmer in China Makes the Most of Various Belongings (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The transportation industry can explore the use of electric suitcase scooters as a novel and efficient mode of commuting. - [Self-Powered Smart Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bikes): Baidu's Dubike Tracks Your Performance and Generates Its Own Energy (Category: Autos) Implication: Self-powered, app-enabled, and IoT bicycles can disrupt the smart transportation industry by offering a new mode of sustainable and high-tech transportation - [Supersonic Levitating Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-maglev): The Chinese 'Super Maglev' Train Will Travel in a Vacuum Chamber (Category: Autos) Implication: The transportation industry can explore the potential of supersonic levitating trains to revolutionize high-speed travel and improve energy efficiency. - [Bottle Deposit Train Tickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-recycling): Plastic Recycling Could Get You a Free Transit Pass in Beijing (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity to develop innovative recycling systems and technologies to support plastic recycling incentives. ## 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)