# Upcycled Eco-Friendly Speakers Gomi's 25W Mono Portable Speaker is Made from 100 Plastic Bags By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-speaker References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gomi-eco-tech/gomi-speaker-powered-by-waste?ref=section-homepage-featured-project) [Gomi's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomi) portable 25W Mono Portable Speaker is an eco-friendly speaker design that repurposes 100 waste plastic bags and harnesses the power of batteries saved from damaged e-bikes. More than one compact Gomi Speaker can be paired with another to create a powerful sound that's said to have the "capacity to be loud enough to provide music for a small event." With more than 20 hours of battery life, a lightweight design and a strap that can be carried or secured to a bag, the eco-friendly speaker is a travel-friendly companion. As part of its mission to make sure that products are not unnecessarily thrown away, the brand offers a [repairs-for-life return service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-hardware-ttd3000) so that the valuable materials can be appropriately repurposed, rather than left to waste in a landfill. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Plastic Waste:** Designing eco-friendly products by repurposing plastic waste to reduce landfill waste and address environmental concerns. - **Sustainable Audio Technology:** Developing audio technology that uses sustainable materials and enhances the consumer experience while advocating for the environment. - **Portable Speakers for Sustainable Lifestyle:** Creating portable and eco-friendly speakers for consumers aiming to integrate a sustainable lifestyle and reducing negative environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Technology Industry:** Manufacturing equipment, devices, and software for audio and sound processing and production, with an increased consideration for sustainable production and material sourcing. - **Eco-friendly Consumer Goods:** Producing sustainable products that cater to the rising consumer demand for environmentally friendly offerings. - **Waste Management Industry:** Developing innovative recycling methods and sustainable waste management practices to enhance environmental sustainability and reduce landfill waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Waste Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomi.md) - [Recycled Plastic Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-portable-speakers.md) - [Renewable Material Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bamboo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-together-2.md) - [Portable Eco-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together-mini.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-solarbank-boombox.md) - [Eco‑modular Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd-speaker.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Repairable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-speaker.md)