# Cardboard Paddle Boats Eco-Friendly, Water-Worthy DIY Kayaks By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-kayak References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Gorilla-Glue-Cardboard-Contest-Winners/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-cardboard-kayak-for-less-than-40/) Did you know that it is possible to turn a pile of flattened cardboard boxed into a water-worthy cardboard kayak? Well, it is and it can all be done for less than $40. All you need to make your very own waterproof, cardboard kayak is 1 gallon of [waterproof wood glue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-tote), a paint roller and tray liner and several [flattened cardboard boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-pallet-boxes) (and patience). Just be sure to laminate the seams so it doesn't sink! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cardboard Kayaks:** The trend of creating water-worthy kayaks from cardboard boxes presents an opportunity for makers to get creative with eco-friendly designs. - **DIY Watercraft:** The trend of building sustainable watercrafts at home presents an opportunity for eco-conscious consumers to save money and reduce their environmental impact. - **Sustainable Boating:** The trend of using eco-friendly materials to create boats presents an opportunity for boat manufacturers to tap into the growing market of environmentally-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Shipping and Logistics:** The industry of shipping and logistics could benefit from using eco-friendly and reusable materials to package goods, such as cardboard boxes. - **Outdoor Goods and Recreation:** The outdoor goods and recreation industry can address the demand for sustainable and affordable watercrafts by offering eco-friendly options like cardboard kayaks. - **Construction and Building Materials:** The construction and building materials industry can innovate by creating new types of waterproof cardboard for a variety of applications, including eco-friendly boating. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Folding Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-folding-boat.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md) - [Blacked-Out Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-1.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Hybrid Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-the-switch.md) - [Featherweight Folding Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-kayak.md) - [Stealthy Lightweight Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-black-edition.md) - [Recyclable Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-geofreeze-cooler.md) - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md)