# Newspaper Taxidermy Mollie Greene Creates Charming Eco-Friendly Room Decorations By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-06-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly References: [designsponge](http://www.designsponge.com/2010/10/diy-project-mollies-newspaper-taxidermy.html) & [molliegreene](http://molliegreene.com/) For the eco-friendly lovers out there, here comes newspaper taxidermy created by South Carolina-based artist Mollie Greene and creator behind the adorable [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative) shop ‘[Royal Buffet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watershore-habitat).' This project is perfect for anyone who wants to spice up a living space and a creative project for both green and experienced DIY-ers. Mollie Greene's project is mainly made from various wires and balled-up newspaper, and the art of papier-mâché-ing. It requires a little patience, but the end product is well worth the wait. It could make a great housewarming gift and because of its ability to boast its one-of-a-kind quality, you’ll be getting compliments from everyone. Enjoy the link! And remember to spread the word. An [eco-friendly living space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa) is a happy living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Home Decor:** Using sustainable materials for home decor purposes presents an opportunity for a new line of home decor products. - **DIY Upcycling:** DIY projects with upcycling elements offer an opportunity for new products in the crafting industry. - **Sustainable Crafting:** Sourcing materials from sustainable sources for crafting purposes presents an opportunity for a new line of eco-friendly craft products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can create a line of eco-friendly decor products aimed at sustainability-focused customers. - **Crafting:** Craft retailers can create a new category of upcycling-focused crafting products for customers. - **Sustainable Materials:** Sustainable, eco-friendly material suppliers could market their goods for the crafting and DIY market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md)