# Eco Luggage Environmentally friendly luggage production is increasingly popular. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jan 14, 2020 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/eco-luggage ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Eco Luggage trend? **Eco Luggage:** Eco-friendly luggage is on the rise as consumers look to reduce their environmental impact, even in investment pieces. Made from recycled materials and long-lasting, these luggage pieces offer consumers peace of mind in their purchase decisions. ## The consumer insight behind the Eco Luggage trend As the consequences of climate change become more observable to the average consumer, changing personal habits to mitigate it has become top of mind. Travel is one industry where consumers contribute to environmental issues and they’re becoming increasingly wary of this fact. Thus, they’re opting for more sustainable travel options, in both micro and macro ways, in order to lessen some of their impact. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 25 to Dec 3, 2019 - Published: Jan 14, 2020 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [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 Eco Luggage trend ### Eco-Friendly Travel Accessories The rise of eco-friendly travel accessories showcases the increasing consumer concern over the environmental impact of travel, presenting opportunities for businesses to create sustainable luggage options. ### Recycled Materials Recycled materials are becoming more common in luggage design as they offer consumers eco-friendly products that also have durability, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to implement sustainable and eco-friendly materials in their products. ### Modular Design Modular design in luggage is providing travelers with multi-functional options that let them carry all of their necessary gear and fit their unique needs, opening up disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to create versatile and convenient luggage options. ## What the Eco Luggage trend means for industry ### For Travel Industry The travel industry itself is ripe for disruption with eco-friendly options like the Going Places Eco-Luggage Collection leading the way for others to offer more sustainable options for their customers. ### For Manufacturing Industry Manufacturing companies can create products with recycled materials and modular designs, which can lead to the production of a new eco-innovative product that not only meets current trends but also benefits the environment. ### For Fashion Industry Fashion brands can tap into this growing trend by designing sustainable and eco-friendly products in order to pursue new business opportunities and meet the emerging consumer demand for responsible and sustainable fashion products. ## Workshop question How could your brand empower its customer to shop sustainably? ## Trend signals for Eco Luggage Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 71%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 69% - Activity: 71% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Eco Luggage trend 4 featured examples from Oct 25 to Dec 3, 2019. - [Eco Luxury Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-rove-kennedy-weekender): The Oak & Rove Kennedy Weekender Has More Than 20 Pockets (Category: World) Implication: The use of recycled materials in luxury travel bags aligns with the growing demand for sustainable fashion, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the industry. - [Lifeproof Travel-Ready Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascendant-pack): The 'Ascendant Pack' Has a Modular Four-in-One Design (Category: Fashion) Implication: Modular backpacks can offer easy access and organization for sporting equipment during outdoor activities. - [Recycled Material Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-luggage): The 'PHOENX' Sustainable Luggage Has an Eco Profile (Category: Eco) Implication: Players in the Luggage industry can respond to environmentally friendly customer preferences by manufacturing suitcases made of recycled materials. - [Recycled Plastic Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/going-places-ecoluggage): The Going Places Eco-Luggage Collection is Sustainably Chic (Category: Eco) Implication: Companies in the travel industry can embrace this trend by creating sustainable travel products and implementing environmentally responsible practices in their operations. ## 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)