# Recycled Aluminum Longboards 'Beercan Boards' are Custom-Made in the USA By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercan-boards References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/beercan-boards-aluminium-longboard-skateboards-26-11-2018/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beercanboards/beercan-boards-usa-made-customizable-aluminum-long) The 'Beercan Boards' longboards are an eco-friendly product that's made in the US from [recycled aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-aluminum-bottles) to offer [skateboard enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design) with a lightweight yet durable way to get around. The boards from the brand come in 10 color options along with 20 different wheel color options, which has been achieved thanks to the powder coated top portion. The designs each feature a laser-cut grip as well that will make them perfect for keeping an optimal hold on the gear as you commute or head out on a leisure ride. The 'Beercan Boards' longboards come as a [sustainable sports equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike) lineup that is sure to be a hit amongst athletes who are looking for a less wasteful option that won't break, even under heavy everyday use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Aluminum Longboards:** Opportunity for eco-friendly transportation products that are lightweight and durable. - **Custom-made Longboards:** Opportunity to offer customizable longboards with unique color options. - **Sustainable Sports Equipment:** Opportunity to meet athletes' demand for eco-friendly and durable sporting equipment. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboard Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate recycled aluminum into skateboard production. - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to create sustainable and customizable products. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design lightweight and durable transportation solutions using recycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards.md) - [Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradoxal-surfboards.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Recyclable Aluminum Tequila Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denada-tequila.md) - [Aluminum-Packaged Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mortal-kombucha.md) - [Recycled Coffee eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miloo-xplorer.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Sustainably-Packaged Compact Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondraker.md)