Trend cluster
Category

Sustainable
Rearing

Wasteful family lifestyles are addressed with eco-friendly products.

Chic Eco-Friendly CradlesResponsible Organic SkincareAll-Natural Baby BikesEthical Artisanal PlushiesEco-Friendly Nappies

Trend

What is the Sustainable Rearing trend?

Sustainable Rearing: Disposable products are a convenient option for families, but as consumer concern about the effect on the environment rises, many are seeking out eco-friendly alternatives for raising children. Everything from personal care products to home decor is getting a sustainable overhaul as parents look to decrease their carbon footprint and instill conscientious lifestyle habits earlier on.

Trend themes

Themes within the Sustainable Rearing trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Sustainable Parenting

Parents are seeking out eco-friendly alternatives in child-rearing products to decrease their carbon footprint and instill conscientious lifestyle habits earlier on.

02

Eco-Friendly Products

Companies are creating eco-friendly products and using sustainable materials to meet the increasing consumer concerns over the adverse effects of waste disposal on the environment.

03

Fair Trade & Artisanal Products

The use of artisanal, handmade, and fair trade products are becoming more acceptable among consumers and offer empowerment to cooperatives, supplementing income for rural communities.

Industry implications

What the Sustainable Rearing trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Baby & Child-Care Industry

Companies in the baby and child-care industry can incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable materials in their products.

For

Sustainable Packaging Industry

The packaging industry can adopt sustainable design solutions and reusable materials to minimize its contribution to waste disposal.

For

Social Enterprise Industry

Social enterprises can support rural communities, female artisans, and environmental causes by providing job opportunities and alternative sources of income through sustainable production techniques.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Sustainable Rearing

Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 70%, freshness 8%.

Popularity69%
Activity70%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe

Evidence

Examples of the Sustainable Rearing trend

7 featured examples from Jul 3, 2013 to Jan 29, 2015
Chic Eco-Friendly Cradles
CategoryArt & Design

Chic Eco-Friendly Cradles

A Tree is Planted for Ever Sold Unit of Woodly Baby Cradles

The baby product industry can adopt eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials to attract environmentally-conscious consumers.

Responsible Organic Skincare
CategoryEco

Responsible Organic Skincare

Farm to Girl's Organic Skin Care Products Are Fair & Responsible

The skincare industry can explore disruptive innovation in sustainable packaging, organic ingredient sourcing, and socially responsible business models inspired by Farm to Girl's…

All-Natural Baby Bikes
CategoryEco

All-Natural Baby Bikes

The a21studio Bamboo Bicycle is Made Using Nothing but Wood and Rope

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish sustainable manufacturing processes that prioritize natural materials and minimize chemical usage.

Ethical Artisanal Plushies
CategorySocial Good

Ethical Artisanal Plushies

These Handmade Plush Toys From Dsenyo Help Empower Female Artisans

Disruptive innovation can come from toy manufacturers who prioritize social impact and support female artisans in developing countries.

Eco-Friendly Nappies
CategorySocial Good

Eco-Friendly Nappies

Mother Nature Products is a South African Social Enterprise for Babies

The baby products industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly and sustainable practices to develop innovative and socially responsible products.

Eco Diaper Packaging
CategoryMarketing

Eco Diaper Packaging

This Range of Reusable Diapers is Packaged Sustainability

Opportunities for baby care brands to develop sustainable and reusable diaper products to appeal to eco-conscious parents.

All-Natural Baby Skincare
CategoryEco

All-Natural Baby Skincare

Sleepy Owl Provides Therapeutic Products for New Moms

Disruptive innovation opportunity in the baby skincare industry by offering all-natural and therapeutic products to meet the evolving needs of parents.