# Recyclable Cardboard Furniture Slumber in the Paperpedic Paper Bed by KARTON By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-05-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Paperpedic-Cardboard-Paper-Bed References: [projectcan](http://www.projectcan.ca/projectcan/would-you-trust-sleeping-on-this-cardboard-bed.html) & [kartongroup.au](http://kartongroup.com.au/pages/about-us) These fully recyclable bed frames, called the Paperpedic Cardboard Paper Bed by the German company KARTON, are an amazing invention that can hold up to 2000lbs. These beds are 100% recyclable and can be altered in size from a single bed to a king size. The company also makes chairs, tables, stools, bedside tables, storage units and some animal décor pieces as well, that are purely made of cardboard. A fun fact to mention is that the word "karton" is the European term used for cardboard; hence the companies name is well suited for their product offerings. These affordable yet durable pieces of furniture are convenient, especially if you like to constantly re-organize your living space. The furniture can easily be put together and taken apart, and don’t take up much closet space when stored. The KARTON cardboard furniture collection is truly a remarkable invention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recyclable Furniture:** Opportunity for businesses to create sustainable and eco-friendly furniture solutions. - **Cardboard Innovation:** Opportunity for companies to innovate and create new products using cardboard as the main material. - **DIY Furniture:** Opportunity to create and market DIY furniture kits for those who enjoy constantly redesigning their living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to switch to eco-friendly and recyclable materials like cardboard. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to diversify their product lines and include sustainable and affordable furniture options. - **Eco-friendly Retail:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing market for sustainable and environmentally-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Ultra-Fast Bed Assembly Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-setup-sustainable-made-in-canada-expandable.md) - [Sustainable Bedroom Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acacia-wood-furniture.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edo-side-table.md) - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Stackable Flat-Pack Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1.md) - [Ergonomic Cardboard Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chair-process-book.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md)