# DIY Bottle Catamarans Recycle Plastic Bottles in Fun Floating Science Project By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-06-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-bottle-catamaran-toy-recycle-plastic-bottles-fun-science-project-boat References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D8AP12?ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001D8AP12&tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [iwantoneofthose](http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/bottle-catamaran/index.html) For those not up to building a full-sized bottle catamaran, a nifty toy catamaran might fill a need. The *Fun Mechanics Kit Bottle Catamaran* includes everything needed (except for the bottles themselves, and a screwdriver) to make a working toy catamaran. Once assembled, a propeller is connected to the included [battery-operated motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propel-kit) and the Bottle Catamaran is ready to launch. This [simple science project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits) will keep a couple of [plastic bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-bottle) out of the landfill and deliver fun in both the building and boating process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 61% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Toy DIY Kits:** The market for toy DIY kits for children and adults could expand, capitalizing on the popularity of DIY projects and reducing waste through upcycling. - **Plastic Waste Reduction:** The trend of repurposing plastic waste for fun and educational projects could continue to grow as people become more environmentally conscious. - **STEM Education:** DIY projects like the Fun Mechanics Kit Bottle Catamaran offer a fun, hands-on way for children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** Toy manufacturers could develop more DIY toy kits that target both children and adults, encouraging creativity and reducing waste. - **Education Industry:** STEM education programs could embrace the trend of DIY projects, like the Fun Mechanics Kit Bottle Catamaran, to engage students and improve learning outcomes. - **Environmental Industry:** The repurposing of plastic waste for fun and educational projects could lead to the development of more sustainable waste management solutions in the future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Two-Level Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portless-catamaran.md) - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [RV Camper Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caracat-caravan-catamaran.md) - [Plastic Bottle Recycling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-strip-cutter.md) - [Folding Electric Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iziboat.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Solar-Powered Rover Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-rover-kit.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunreef-zero-cat.md)