# Sustainable Social Seating These Bamboo Benches are Stylish, Durable and Eco-Friendly By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-01-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-benches References: [zeutch](http://www.zeutch.com/design/bamboo-bench-19694) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12929/gal-ben-arav-bamboo-bench.html) Israeli-based designer Ben Gal-Arav designed these bamboo benches that not only look pretty cool, but are relatively harmless to the environment. Bamboo is a plant that has been used by many far east cultures due to its durability and quick growing factor. By collecting a series of bamboos, Gal-Arav collated them and added hardware to flatten their looks and voila! Not only do you have [pretty cool looking bamboo benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench), but you're also [saving the environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa). Photo Credits: [zeutch](http://www.zeutch.com/design/bamboo-bench-19694), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12929/gal-ben-arav-bamboo-bench.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Seating:** Opportunity for designing eco-friendly seating solutions using sustainable materials like bamboo. - **Environmentally Friendly Furniture:** Diverse range of furniture made from renewable resources for a more eco-conscious customer base. - **Upcycled Design:** Create unique and aesthetically appealing furniture pieces by repurposing materials like bamboo. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Innovations in using sustainable materials to create eco-friendly furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Integration of environmentally friendly furniture trends into interior design projects for a sustainable living space. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Development of manufacturing processes that prioritize the use of renewable materials in furniture production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Urban Structural Street Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbiotic-urban-furniture.md) - [Upcycled Teak Minimal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallel.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison-1.md) - [Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md)