Trend cluster
Category

Eco
Schooling

Green practices and innovation become a large part of today's schooling.

Shipping Container Art SchoolsTouchscreens for TotsEco Educational FacilitiesEco Pod NurseriesMandatory Environmental Education

Trend

What is the Eco Schooling trend?

Eco Schooling: An emphasis on eco-friendly learning is pushing tomorrow’s graduates to make the green lifestyle choices which our generation may have ignored. With more educational institutions encouraging green school buildings, environment-focused classes and the design and availability of eco-friendly learning tools, the educational arena presents a major area of opportunity for eco-minded brands.

Trend themes

Themes within the Eco Schooling trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Eco-friendly Education

Educational institutions have an opportunity to encourage eco-friendly practices and designs by incorporating green school buildings, environment-focused classes, and eco-friendly learning tools.

02

Mandatory Environmental Education

Governments can enforce environmental education by enacting laws that require a certain number of hours of instruction on environmental protection.

03

Sustainable Facilities

Creating eco-friendly facilities demonstrates how to create sustainable buildings using clean resources like hydro-powered generators, bamboo, and solar panels.

Industry implications

What the Eco Schooling trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Education

The education industry has a unique opportunity to incorporate eco-friendly practices and designs to prepare students for the future.

For

Technology

Sustainable materials and innovative technology are disrupting the tech industry and creating new opportunities for eco-friendly devices.

For

Architecture and Construction

Eco-friendly building designs, materials, and methods are disrupting traditional architecture and construction practices, providing sustainability solutions for the future.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Eco Schooling

Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 47%, freshness 8%.

Popularity60%
Activity47%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial (not a primary audience)
  • Gen X (not a primary audience)
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Eco Schooling trend

6 featured examples from May 1 to Nov 28, 2010
Shipping Container Art Schools
CategoryEco

Shipping Container Art Schools

Lot-Ek Redesigns Container Building for Korean Art School

Construction companies can explore the use of shipping containers as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for building projects.

Touchscreens for Tots
CategoryLife-Stages

Touchscreens for Tots

The Smart Pillow is an Efficient Learning Tool for Young Children

The Smart Pillow's innovative features and sustainable materials suggest potential for disruption and new market opportunities in the toy manufacturing industry.

Eco Educational Facilities
CategoryEco

Eco Educational Facilities

The Green School in Bali is Powered Entirely by Clean Sources

Offering educational services that focus on environmental sustainability and provide a superior learning experience.

Eco Pod Nurseries
CategoryArt & Design

Eco Pod Nurseries

Discovery Day Care Center Helps Kids Get Their Thumbs Green at an Early Age

The trend of eco-conscious design in childcare centers presents opportunities for the sustainable construction industry to develop new building practices and materials.

Mandatory Environmental Education
CategoryEco

Mandatory Environmental Education

Taiwan to Require Classes on Protecting the Planet

The trend of mandatory environmental education presents opportunities for the education sector to develop curriculum and for the private sector to create educational products and…

College Cruisers
CategoryAutos

College Cruisers

The Campus Eco Car is an Eco-Friendly Way to Trek Across Campus

Automotive companies can explore opportunities to develop and market electric vehicles specifically designed for college campuses, offering sustainable and efficient transportatio…