# Woodsy PC Peripherals Go Green With the Brando Bamboo Keyboard/Mouse Combo By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brando-bamboo-keyboard References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/10/bamboo-keyboard.php?p=4&cat=undefined#more) & [usb.brando](http://usb.brando.com/usb-bamboo-keyboard-mouse_p01179c034d15.html) The latest thing to undergo woodification is the [Brando](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brando-pokemon-pikachu-wireless-mouse) [Bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-electric-city) keyboard and mouse. Although Bamboo is really classified as grass, we’ll pretend not to know that little factoid considering that it looks more like wood to me anyway. By using a substance that replenishes itself incredibly quickly, the Brando Bamboo keyboard and mouse set is eco-friendly. Aside from ditching the plastic exterior, the technology is still same and it comes a remarkably affordable price—especially considering its unique appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Technology:** The trend of using eco-friendly materials like bamboo in PC peripherals creates opportunities for sustainable technology advancements. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The increasing demand for eco-friendly products opens up opportunities for designing PC peripherals with sustainable materials. - **Affordable Innovation:** The affordability of Brando Bamboo keyboard and mouse set demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the affordable technology market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the use of sustainable materials like bamboo in PC peripherals to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly products. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly design by integrating sustainable materials into the production of PC peripherals. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can tap into the affordable innovation opportunity by offering budget-friendly PC peripherals with unique eco-friendly designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honeycomb-Inspired PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-and-mouse-design.md) - [Sustainable Productive Portable Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-2.md) - [Rollable Bamboo Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-slips-keyboard.md) - [Pine Cone-Inspired Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treemouse.md) - [Stylishly Functional PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waia-neo.md) - [Eco-Minded Gaming Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecologo-certified-gaming-mice.md) - [Ergonomic Antimicrobial Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus-ergoflip-ecosmart-mouse.md) - [Timber-Accented Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corant-c10-keyboard.md) - [Wooden-Frame Swappable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiller-sgk50-s3-wood.md)