# Wooden Eco Sleds Tom Hatfield Reuses Branches for the Christmas Tree Sledge By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-sledge References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/01/11/christmas-tree-sledge-by-tom-hatfield/#more-111117) & [tomhatfield](http://www.tomhatfield.co.uk/portfolio) If you’re looking for a toboggan this wintry season, check out Tom Hatfield’s Christmas Tree Sledge. Hatfield found a solution to rid of Christmas trees once the holiday season was over, and decided to approach it in a fun and beneficial way. The [Christmas tree sledge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees) is made entirely out of branches that he found from [leftover trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abney-effect). The sledge was handcrafted by Hatfield by using a [wood work technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1) called bodging. This talented craftsman has found a playful approach to reusing branches that truly celebrates winter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Sleds:** Tom Hatfield's Christmas Tree Sledge showcases the trend of using discarded materials to create new and innovative products. - **Sustainable Winter Gear:** The wooden eco sleds trend highlights the demand for eco-friendly alternatives for winter sports equipment, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. - **Artistic Upcycling:** The use of wood work technique called bodging in creating the Christmas tree sledge showcases the trend of repurposing materials in a creative and artistic way. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can explore opportunities to integrate eco-friendly materials and designs into their sled and winter sports product offerings. - **Sustainable Product Design:** The sustainable product design industry has the potential to create innovative and eco-friendly sleds using upcycled materials, catering to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Artisanal Crafts:** The artisanal crafts industry can tap into the trend of artistic upcycling by incorporating bodging and other unique techniques to create one-of-a-kind sleds and winter accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Old-Fashioned Americana Snow Sleds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-toboggan.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Biodegradable Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-decor-collection.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Tree Sap-Binding Timber Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvage-and-sap.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Holiday Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-the-holidays1.md)