# Recycled Paper Bicycles The Cardboard Bike Project is Eco-Friendly and Fully Functional By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-07-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-bike-project References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/07/25/recycled-cardboard-bicycle/) & [nocamels](http://nocamels.com/2012/07/recycled-cardboard-bicycles-for-9/) Designer Giora Kariv created the 'Cardboard Bike Project,' a [fully functional bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle) made from recycled paper. He was inspired by a [cardboard canoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane) he had seen someone else build. Kariv used only [recyclable material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike) and it cost him a mere $9 to produce the project. He believes that if these bikes are sold in stores, they could sell for under $60. This could allow so many more people to have access to cheap transportation. Kariv loves to bike around so it is no wonder he came up with the design. In the video, Kariv talks about how he was told it was an impossible dream, but his wife encouraged him to attempt it. After a few tries, Kariv figured out the perfect formula and now the bike can hold up to 300 pounds. It's a pretty extraordinary design and is definitely worth checking out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Material Innovation:** The Cardboard Bike Project is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies exploring eco-friendly manufacturing of products from recyclable materials. - **Affordable Transportation Solutions:** The Cardboard Bike Project opens an opportunity for companies to develop affordable transportation solutions for low-income communities using recycled materials. - **Sustainable Urban Mobility:** The Cardboard Bike Project is part of a larger trend of sustainable urban mobility, where eco-friendly transportation solutions are prioritized. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Transportation:** The sustainable transportation industry can explore the Cardboard Bike Project to create environmentally friendly transportation solutions. - **Paper and Cardboard Recycling:** The paper and cardboard recycling industry can use the Cardboard Bike Project as an example of innovative ways to repurpose recyclable materials. - **Affordable Consumer Goods:** The Cardboard Bike Project sparks disruptive innovation opportunities for affordable consumer goods companies to manufacture and sell affordable and eco-friendly transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Recycled Plastic Waste Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igusbike.md) - [Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle.md) - [Sustainably-Packaged Compact Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondraker.md) - [Square-Wheeled Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarewheeled-bicycle.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Recycled Coffee eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miloo-xplorer.md) - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md)