# Graphic Eco-Friendly Skateboards Bamboo SK8 Manufactures Decks and Longboards from Bamboo By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-07-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-sk8 References: [roozt](http://www.roozt.com/BambooSK8) & [bamboosk8](http://www.bamboosk8.com/) Bamboo SK8 is a social enterprise and ecologically based skateboard brand with a passion for both quality decks made from sustainable materials and giving back to its communities. The decks are made from sustainable bamboo from managed forests and for every 100 boards sold, the eco-conscious brand gives a deck to an at-risk youth. Founded in 2008, Bamboo SK8 also supports several non-governmental organizations including WWF, [American Red Cross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-v), Stand Up For Skateparks and the Surfrider Foundation. The Oceanside, California-based skate company manufactures both decks and longboards, while they also endeavor to recycle used boards once they have been worn down. **Contact Information** Bamboo SK8 [website](http://www.bamboosk8.com/) Bamboo SK8 on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/BambooSk8/) Bamboo SK8 on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/Bamboosk8) Bamboo SK8 on [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/Bamboosk8) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Skateboard Materials:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the skateboard manufacturing industry by using eco-friendly materials like bamboo, to produce skateboards and longboards. - **Sustainable Manufacturing Processes:** Reducing carbon footprint and adopting sustainable manufacturing processes presents an opportunity for companies engaged in skateboard production to appeal to environmentally conscious customers. - **Socially Responsible Branding:** Skateboard brands can carve out distinctive branding approaches by supporting non-governmental organizations and promoting social responsibility like Bamboo SK8 does. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboard Manufacturing:** Skateboard manufacturing companies can employ sustainable materials, manufacturing processes and socially responsible branding practices like Bamboo SK8 to attract environmentally conscious customers. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations such as WWF, American Red Cross, Stand Up For Skateparks and the Surfrider Foundation can partner with skateboard companies like Bamboo SK8 to further support social causes and reach more donors. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion designers, who are already making an impact on the fashion industry, could explore the option of producing skateboarding apparel using bamboo or other eco-friendly materials for sustainably conscious skateboarders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Social Change-Promoting Skateboarding Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding.md) - [Lightweight Bamboo Frame eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-easyrider.md) - [Sustainable Toilet Paper Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-toilet-paper.md) - [Hybrid Bamboo Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-razors.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlo-cuba.md) - [Electric Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md)