# Paper-Stuffed Pillows The Cushion Maker Manufactures Eco Headrests at Home By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushion-maker References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/09/05/paper-cushion/) It never hurts to lengthen the life cycle of [recyclable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini), which is what the Cushion Maker strives to do. It was conceived by designer Gyeongwan Koo who wished to economize on office waste. Paper documents get destroyed at an incredible rate, often even before they end up getting read. The idea behind this unconventional shredder is that it gives the wood-derived products more of a purpose since production. This is an appliance which can be mounted on the wall of your home or your workplace and fed sheets of [discarded paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rae). The machine tatters each leaf and deposits the scraps into a [transparent airtight bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bean-bag). The output of the Cushion Maker Paper-Recycling Shredder can be used until no longer needed then sent out for reprocessing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Home Recycling:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative home recycling solutions using unconventional methods like paper-stuffed pillows. - **Sustainable Office Practices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop appliances that repurpose office waste into useful products. - **Circular Economy:** Growing trend of extending the life cycle of recyclable materials through innovative and eco-friendly processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliance:** Manufacturers can explore the market for eco-friendly home appliances that promote recycling and sustainable practices. - **Office Supply:** Opportunity for office supply companies to develop solutions that repurpose paper waste and contribute to a circular economy. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate eco-friendly products like paper-stuffed pillows into sustainable projects, aligning with consumer values. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Recycling Home-Use Compactor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-drop-1.md) - [Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-furniture.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Recycled Paper Protective Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-cushion-lock.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md)