# A Belt Made Of Recycled Materials By Gaelle Devins | Published 2006-04-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-belt-made-of-recycled-materials References: [primecut.ch](http://www.primecut.ch/index.php?id=4445432690bab9.68773630) From newspapers to your wardrobe! Do you picture yourself wearing a [mapbelt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clio) made of recycled newpapers or carrying a hip trendy [newspaper bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio)? This one of a kind products were thought up and designed by four brilliant Swiss entrepreneurs. If you are in need of something customizable, colorful or black and white, waterproof and Swiss made, take a quick glance at their website! Choose a specific part of a newspaper and the language that you would like your bag or belt made of, select the model that makes your heart beat, wait a few weeks until delivery, and enjoy. It doesn't taste as good as the Swiss chocolate but it will still give you a taste of being [eco-friendly while trendy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new sustainable fashion accessories using recycled materials like newspapers. - **Customizable Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable fashion accessories that allow customers to choose specific designs and materials. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce fashionable accessories that promote sustainable practices and eco-consciousness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate recycled materials into the production of fashion accessories such as belts, bags, and more. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential for sustainable fashion products made from recycled materials. - **Customized Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer personalized fashion accessories that cater to individual customer preferences and tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emergency Tracking Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt.md) - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Indestructible Sleek Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indestructible-belt.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Hyper-Durable Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-belt.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Sustainable Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic.md)