# Recyclable Mini-Cars The Cardboard Smart ForTwo is an Eco Auto Enthusiast's Dream Come True By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-smart-fortwo References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/25/no-pun-smart-builds-cardboard-fortwo/) & [sarahillenberger](http://www.sarahillenberger.com/) Why recycle cardboard when you can use it to build the interior and exterior of the cardboard Smart ForTwo. The last thing the world needs is more [cardboard boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane) anyway. The cardboard Smart ForTwo is being designed by artist Sarah Illenberger and CD Cartondruck AG. Smart has commissioned the project to show that their cars aren't disposable in addition to highlighting their [eco-friendliness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-2). Check out images of the car which is set to be on display at the Paris Motor Show from September 28th to October 17th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of unconventional, eco-friendly and recyclable materials in car manufacturing can be developed further. - **Circular Economy:** Car manufacturers and artists can collaborate for creative and innovative recycling of materials in automobile productions. - **Eco-friendly Automobiles:** More companies can look into alternative, sustainable and environment-friendly car designs and production methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the use of unconventional, eco-friendly and recyclable materials in car manufacturing for eco-friendly and sustainable automobiles. - **Art:** Art and design industries can collaborate with automotive industry in using and creating unconventional, eco-friendly and recyclable materials for car manufacturing. - **Waste Management:** Companies specializing in waste management and recycling can partner with the automotive industry in using recycled materials for car manufacturing in line with a circular economy concept. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Compact Fully Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-compact-architecture.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Energy Efficient Flat-Packed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luvly-o.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Miniature DIY Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-p50.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md)