# Biodegradable Eco Foam Snowshoes These Crescent Moon Snowshoes are Sustainably Crafted By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-moon-snowshoes References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/crescent-moon-eco-plastic-foam-eva-luna-snowshoes/) & [outdoorsportswire](https://www.outdoorsportswire.com/crescent-moons-foam-snowshoe-goes-biodegradable-announces-acquisition-by-family-owned-dunn-rite-products/) Outdoor adventure gear is often built to last a lifetime, but these new Crescent Moon snowshoes take things in a decidedly more [eco-friendly direction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targhee-apex) for explorers to admire. The products have been launched as part of the brand's 2020/2021 collection and include the Eva snowshoes and the [Luna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-collection-by-vondom) running snowshoes, which are both crafted from Eco-Plastic foam. This material is comprised of non-edible components like corn starch and food waste that will provide a durable product that's perfect for use in temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius. The Crescent Moon snowshoes are capable of breaking down and starting to degrade by as much as 50% in just four months time before achieving full degradation within one year. This makes the gear perfect for a single season of winter exploration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Adventure Gear:** There is an opportunity to develop other types of eco-friendly adventure gear using biodegradable materials. - **Sustainable Winter Sports Equipment:** Developing winter sports equipment that is both sustainable and functional presents an opportunity for innovation in the industry. - **Biodegradable Foam Technology:** Creating new and innovative uses for biodegradable foam technology could be a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly gear by offering new products made with biodegradable materials. - **Winter Sports:** The winter sports industry can leverage the demand for sustainable equipment by exploring new manufacturing methods using biodegradable materials. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry could benefit from the development of biodegradable foam technology by expanding the use of eco-friendly packaging materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-touring-boot.md) - [Bio-Circular Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norda-001a.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Sustainable Sports Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-brace.md) - [Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc-softwear.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Supportive Eco-Friendly Athlete Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trainers-choice.md) - [Eco Insulated Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruz-cool.md)