# Bovine Methane Backpacks This Incredulously Green Innovation May Seem Fart-Fetched By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bovine-methane-backpacks References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2274995/Cow-farts-collected-in-plastic-tank-for-global-warming-study.html) & [inta.gov.ar](http://www.inta.gov.ar/ins/en/englishvers.htm) Every once in a while, an invention comes along that can make the world somehow seem more magically hilarious; these bovine methane backpacks are a prime example. Designed by scientists from Argentina's [National Institute for Agricultural Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compressed-biogas-energy), these bovine methane backpacks are comically ingenious but scientifically sound gadgets that collect methane from cows. Considering the fact that a single cow can pump out 800-1,000 liters of emissions every single day, the idea of combining this with a bit of functional [eco fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico) doesn't seem like such a bad idea. As for what color these world-saving bovine methane backpacks should be, would any other color than hot pink do? I think not. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore opportunities to create functional eco fashion products that address environmental issues, such as bovine methane backpacks. - **Methane Collection:** There is potential for innovation in developing technologies for collecting and utilizing methane emissions, like the bovine methane backpacks. - **Sustainability in Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can adopt sustainable practices and technologies, such as the bovine methane backpacks, to reduce environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly designs, like bovine methane backpacks, into their product lineup. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore innovative solutions for collecting and utilizing methane emissions, such as developing advanced methane collection devices similar to bovine methane backpacks. - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can implement sustainable practices and technologies, like bovine methane backpacks, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatulence-Firing Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttheads-fart-launcher-3000.md) - [Generative AI Dairy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowgpt.md) - [Carbon Neutral Sustainable Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/38l-hybrid-duffle-pack.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Odor-Segregating Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorsegregating-travel-backpack.md) - [Airbag-Deploying Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-airbag.md) - [Stabilized Dog Hiking Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hiking-backpack.md) - [Cow-Themed Fridge Deodorizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joie-moo-moo-fresh.md) - [Upcycled Napkin Cargo Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-napkin-cargo-pants.md)