# Ocean-Bound Plastic Watches Skagen's Aaren Ocean Watches Repurpose 100% Recycled Plastics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-10-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaren-ocean References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/skagen-aaren-ocean-watch-recycled-plastic-sustainable/) The five colors of [Skagen's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basquiat-x-skagen) Aaren Ocean watches (gray, black, moss green, white and dark blue) are stylish and sustainable thanks to the use of 100% [recycled ocean-bound plastics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex) for creating their forms. The timepieces are constructed out of fiber-reinforced recycled plastics that would have otherwise ended up where they shouldn't, and the design of the watch references the water with a [wave-like texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-glow). This new addition to the Aaren collection expands upon previously used sustainable materials like recycled steel and aluminum, as well as leather alternatives like cork, apple and even mulberry bark. Out of the five colorways, the white one is a limited-edition design that was created with the aid of Danish fashion influencer Emilie Lilja. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ocean-bound Plastic Products:** The use of ocean-bound plastics as raw materials for products is a trend to help address plastic waste and marine pollution. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Clothing and accessories made from recycled and eco-friendly materials are gaining popularity as more people prioritize sustainability in fashion. - **Circular Economy:** Companies that incorporate recycled materials and/or encourage recycling and upcycling in their production processes can lead to a more circular economy and decrease waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and designers can innovate by incorporating sustainable materials, such as recycled ocean-bound plastics, in their collections. - **Consumer Goods:** Manufacturers of consumer goods can create eco-friendly and socially responsible products using recycled materials, reducing their carbon footprint. - **Waste Management:** Companies specializing in waste management can create innovative solutions and technologies that promote recycling and repurposing of plastics and other materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ocean Plastic Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfrider-foundation-1.md) - [Sustainable Marine Plastic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulysse-nardin-1.md) - [Adventurer-Backed Sustainable Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox.md) - [Recycled Plastic Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-detrola.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ruggest Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g5600bg5.md) - [Aquatic-Themed Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-scubaqua.md) - [Recycled Resin Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-g5600bg1.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Adventurous Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-abyss.md) - [Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-america.md)