# Biodegradable Umbrella The Bamboo Brelli By Cowbag | Published 2008-07-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brelli-worlds-first-biodegradable-umbrella References: [shopmodi](http://www.shopmodi.com/products/brelli#) This rather strange looking invention is the world's first [biodegradable umbrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear). The frame looks gorgeous and it is made from [bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caboo), which is of course, is a renewable resource. The clear canopy is a unique [bioplastic, biodegradable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen) in less than five years. I think it is fantastic that this will biodegrade but I think it would be just as green to make umbrella that would last a lifetime rather. In this case, it looks so fragile that a tiny gust of wind is bound to turn them inside out. Biodegrable design is better for objects that are designed to be thrown away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Biodegradable Products:** The trend of creating biodegradable products presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate and design eco-friendly alternatives. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of renewable and sustainable materials, such as bamboo, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries to create more environmentally friendly products. - **Circular Economy:** The concept of a circular economy, where products are designed to be recycled or biodegrade, can drive disruptive innovation in various industries by minimizing waste. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can explore the use of biodegradable materials to create sustainable and eco-friendly products, like biodegradable umbrellas. - **Household Goods:** The household goods industry can tap into the trend of biodegradable products and explore innovative designs for everyday items to reduce environmental impact. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can embrace biodegradable materials and develop sustainable packaging solutions that can be easily recycled or biodegrade. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-drone.md) - [Bio-Based Single-Use Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus.md) - [Biodegradable Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sow-co-bonsai-tree.md) - [Non-Soggy Biodegradable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lignin.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [One-Handed Eco Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebee-lightweight-stroller.md)