# Eco-Friendly Proms By Bamboo Magazine | Published 2007-04-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-proms References: [thestar](http://www.thestar.com/Life/article/199640) The Toronto Star offers tips for a greener prom for the young treehugger. Rather than spend $500 for a dress that you'll only wear once, why not go [vintage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025)? Or sport a bio-degradable dress made from bamboo and silk? For the vegan or budding wildlife activist, there are plenty of shoe options which don't derive from animal hide, and which are made in countries which pay their workers more than a few cents an hour. Buy local when it comes to your floral accessories, and definitely stay away from the acrylic nails and hair extensions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Opportunities exist for bio-degradable and recycled fabrics, vegan and cruelty-free materials, and sustainable production processes. - **Sustainable Event Planning:** There is potential for reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions through reusing decorations, choosing local vendors, and offering plant-based catering options. - **Circular Economy:** Promoting resale and rental of formal wear, jewelry, and accessories could create a new market and reduce the negative environmental impact of fast fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** There are opportunities for designers and retailers to adopt eco-friendly materials and processes, as well as offering rental or resale options for formal wear and accessories. - **Event Planning:** Companies specializing in event planning can incorporate sustainable practices into their offerings, such as reducing waste and using eco-friendly materials. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry made from recycled materials or those that support sustainable practices could become more prevalent in the formal wear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Inclusive Prom Dress Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prom-collection.md) - [Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens.md) - [Eco-Minded Bridal Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastman.md) - [Sustainable Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma.md) - [Rentable Wedding Florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-wedding-bouquets.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Holiday Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump.md) - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md)