# Eco-Friendly Easter Eggs Eco Eggs Are Wrapped in a Renewable Plant-Based Casing By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-02-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-easter References: [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/01/prweb12473252.htm) & [ecoeggs](http://ecoeggs.com/eco-eggs.cfm) Despite being [candy and confections company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-easter-boxes) that's over 100 years old, Maud Borup is still-forward thinking, as proven with the release of its [eco-friendly Easter eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playin-choc-christmas-toychoc-boxes). A division of the company, Eco Eggs, is now selling the festive shells in smaller quantities that are more in line with traditional Easter egg sizes. Rather than being wrapped in plastic that's been derived from petroleum-based polymers, the egg casings are made from a material that's 100% renewable and plant-based—the shells can be decomposed, or they can be safely stored and used again for next year's celebrations. Available in small family-sized bags and bulk quantities, putting together your own Easter egg hunt has never been so easy on the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity to develop renewable and plant-based materials for packaging in various industries. - **Environmental Consciousness:** Growing demand for eco-friendly products creates opportunities to offer sustainable alternatives in different sectors. - **Personalized Easter Celebrations:** Innovation potential to provide customizable and smaller quantity options for holiday celebrations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing eco-friendly packaging solutions for candy and confectionery products. - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity to cater to the increasing market demand for environmentally conscious products. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Innovation potential to offer personalized and sustainable options for holiday celebrations and activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Eco-Friendly Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-giant-milk-chocolate-egg.md) - [Carob-Based Easter Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-free-easter-eggs.md) - [Vegan Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-easter-egg.md) - [Artisan Flavor Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happi-easter-eggs.md) - [Eco Easter Product Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrero-easter-range.md) - [Plant-Based Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-free-easter-eggs.md) - [Plant-Based Easter Chocolate Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-easter-eggs.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-chocolate-egg.md) - [Oat Milk Creme Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuckie-egg.md)