# Ecofriendly Animation Startmotions Trashy Characters By varkeychaya | Published 2008-04-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-animation-animation-from-junk References: [startmotions](http://www.startmotions.com/) Startmotions Animation Studio claims to be the first [Earth Friendly animation studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-films). All of the actors and scenes created by the studio are made out of recycled material. Startmotions does animations for all ages and languages. The stars of the movies often animals look quirky and sometimes pretty abstract and often star in [stop photography features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-garden-wall) from a 30secs to a few minutes. Startmotions is now on the verge of releasing their [first feature length movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaks-movie) called "Two by Two" featuring over 60 animal species from around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Animation:** Opportunity for other animation studios to adopt eco-friendly practices and materials in their productions. - **Recycling-based Production:** Companies in various industries can explore the use of recycled materials in their manufacturing processes and products. - **Stop Photography Features:** Opportunity for other animation studios to experiment with stop photography features in their productions. ### Where This Applies - **Animation:** Other animation studios can adopt eco-friendly practices and introduce new techniques in their productions. - **Recycling:** Companies in the recycling industry can work with animation studios to provide them with recycled materials for their productions. - **Film:** Film production companies can explore the use of stop photography features in their productions, inspired by Startmotions' work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Dynamic Cartoon Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai.md) - [Streamlined Animation tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linearity-move.md) - [AI Animation Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text2motionai.md) - [Claymation Fan Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaun-the-sheep-fan-contest.md) - [AI Animation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-ai2.md) - [AI Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionary-ai.md) - [AI Animation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lottielab1.md) - [Crossover Adorable Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-grogu-and-dust-bunnies1.md)