# Eco Storage Solutions Giulio Patrizi Recycles Wood into Cubic Containers By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-12-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-storage References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/eco-storage-by-giulio-patrizi/) & [giuliopatrizi](http://www.giuliopatrizi.com/) Italian designer Giulio Patrizi created this [eco storage container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets) from recycled wood. He took the different pieces and created a simple way for them to fit together, which allows for [simple assembly and disassembly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) by its owners. Eco storage is a great idea, since storage containers aren’t usually gorgeous, and there’s a lot of wood out there waiting to be recycled. Some assembly required; for more info see below. **Implications** - With society placing a newfound importance on [Green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innisfree-store) products, one of the most effective ways a brand can generate goodwill for its brand is by investing in sustainable products. By trumpeting a product's sustainability and environmentally friendly properties, the company can market itself as one on the vanguard of the eco-friendly movement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco Storage:** The trend of using recycled materials for storage solutions presents opportunities for companies to create sustainable and aesthetically pleasing storage options. - **Simple Assembly:** The trend of designing products with easy assembly and disassembly features allows for user-friendly experiences and efficient transportation. - **Green Products:** The trend of investing in sustainable and environmentally friendly products can help companies generate goodwill and position themselves as leaders in the eco-friendly movement. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore eco-friendly storage solutions using recycled materials, catering to the growing demand for sustainable and stylish home organization. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can embrace the trend of simple assembly to create modular storage solutions that are easy to customize and transport, meeting the needs of modern consumers. - **Packaging:** In the packaging industry, adopting sustainable practices and using eco-friendly materials for storage containers can attract environmentally conscious customers and contribute to reducing waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco Cork Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Sustainable Plant-Based Storage Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welli-bins.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Artisanal Interior Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dice-design-system.md) - [Storage Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks.md) - [Design-Forward Interlinked Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interlinked-storage.md) - [Wooden Wine Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxt.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md)