# Plantability Products that can be planted offer extra eco-friendly benefits. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Feb 25, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/plantability ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Plantability trend? **Plantability:** Creating a product that is eco-friendly is one thing; creating something that can also be planted is quite another. More brands are experimenting with items that are plantable, infusing products with germinating and blossoming qualities that provide even more environmental benefits than what is expected of eco products today. The ability to be planted ensures a product goes above and beyond basic eco standards to meet the growing demands of today's green-conscious consumer. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 4, 2011 to Jan 3, 2012 - Published: Feb 25, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Plantability trend ### Plantable products Products that have germinating and blossoming qualities that can be planted to provide even more environmental benefits. ### Eco-friendly utensils Eco-friendly eating utensils designed to be reused, repurposed, or provide extra environmental benefits, such as germinating into plants. ### Dual-purpose compost Compost that also provides space to garden. Multi-level compost bin featuring slots for planting vegetables and herbs. ## What the Plantability trend means for industry ### For Eco-friendly packaging Opportunities for businesses to create packaging using plantable material or to create dual-purpose containers that uphold environmental standards ### For Eco-friendly funeral products Opportunities for businesses to create environmentally responsible funeral products, including plantable urns and biodegradable caskets. ### For Eco-friendly utensils Opportunities for businesses to create eco-friendly utensils that can be reused or repurposed or have additional features such as germinating into plants. ## Trend signals for Plantability Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 48%, activity 38%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 48% - Activity: 38% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Plantability trend 5 featured examples from Oct 4, 2011 to Jan 3, 2012. - [Plantable Compost Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-wood): James Wood's Vedge Breaks Down Organic Waste and Grows Veggies (Category: Eco) Implication: Providing composting solutions and multi-level planters for urban gardening enthusiasts. - [Germinating Eating Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-wood-chopstick): The Nature Wood Chopstick Grows a Tree After Consuming (Category: Eco) Implication: The food service industry can leverage this trend by incorporating eco-friendly utensils and promoting sustainable practices to meet growing consumer demand for environmentally co… - [Bold Blossoming Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-seed): The Origin Seed Envelopes Grow Into Wildflowers When Planted (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunities for sustainable companies to integrate eco-friendly packaging with organic gardening to create a cohesive brand that resonates with conscious consumers. - [Plantable Clay Saucers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pi-ke-puht-cups): Pi Ke Puht Cups Cut Down on Plastic Waste and Make Landfills Greener (Category: Eco) Implication: The foodservice industry could benefit from the trend of disposable plantable products, as it can provide eco-friendly alternatives to traditional disposable products like plates… - [Creative Cremation Cultivation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetree): Poetree is a Plant that Grows from the Ashes of Your Loved Ones (Category: Eco) Implication: The funeral services industry could see disruption and innovation with the growing trend for eco-friendly funerals and personalized memorial products. ## 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)