# Cardboard Creations Paperpod Housing By conor | Published 2007-01-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-creations References: [paperpod](http://www.paperpod.co.uk) Paperpod has come out with a great way to recycle cardboard and produce amazing playhouses for kids to play in. Play all day and then fold them up and store them away in a closet. **Implications** - Pieces like the Paperpod playhouse appeal to the growing eco-conscious consumer demographic. For these particular people, environmental concerns are of the utmost importance. Thus, these consumers seek ways to help the planet in every purchase they make, including their children's toys, their food and even their clothing. This opens an array of opportunities for those in all industries to create a line of environmentally friendly products, expanding into a whole new demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 75% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-conscious Consumer:** Create a line of environmentally friendly products to cater to the growing demand of eco-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Develop innovative packaging solutions using recycled materials to meet the demands of environmentally responsible consumers. - **Minimalist Living:** Design compact and foldable products to accommodate the increasing trend of minimalistic and space-saving lifestyles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Incorporate eco-friendly materials and sustainable designs into toy manufacturing to attract the eco-conscious consumer market. - **Packaging Industry:** Explore sustainable packaging alternatives, such as cardboard or biodegradable materials, to meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Furniture Industry:** Develop space-saving and foldable furniture options to cater to the needs of minimalist and eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Biodegradable Wildlife Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-wildlife-habitat.md) - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Paper-Made Detergent Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-laundry-pods.md) - [Sustainable Dishwasher Pods Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-dishwasher-tablets.md)