# DIY Eco-Coolers Tree Stump Cooler By Howard Wu | Published 2008-09-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-coolers-cosmetic-tree-stump-coolers References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/at-austin/how-to-turn-an-old-stump-into-a-cooleraustin-texas-056201) What could you make with a chainsaw, a tree stump, ice, and a garbage bag? If you guessed a place to chill your beer, then that's right! You can make an [eco-friendly cooler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyster-tempo-1)! The concept was developed by Ana, a contributor of Apartmenttherapy.com, who details this fun do-it-yourself project. By using a chainsaw to hollow out an existing tree stump, and lining the hole with an [ice-filled garbage bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers), one can eliminate the need to [pack a cooler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezill-soft-cooler) during a short trip to the wilderness. What's even more beneficial, is that the stump can still be used by others after the initial creation! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Eco-coolers:** Creating eco-friendly coolers through DIY projects. - **Sustainable Outdoor Essentials:** Developing sustainable and eco-friendly outdoor equipment. - **Upcycling for Outdoors:** Repurposing natural materials for outdoor activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Equipment:** Developing eco-friendly outdoor equipment and gear. - **Sustainability:** Promoting sustainable and eco-friendly practices in outdoor industries. - **Upcycling:** Exploring alternative, sustainable materials for outdoor gear and equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recyclable Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-geofreeze-cooler.md) - [Electricity-Free Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bud-ground-cooler.md) - [Recyclable Reusable Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochill-cooler.md) - [Eco Insulated Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruz-cool.md) - [Ultra-Sturdy Drink Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-oak-hard-cooler.md) - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Rustic Wooden Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-flag-cooler.md) - [3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-pavy.md) - [AC-Equipped Camping Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-windchill-47.md)