# Repurposed Refuse Products Jamie Munro Discusses Eco-Friendly Products That are Transforming Trash By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-products References: [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/jsRPTJKXdco)  Creations like these [eco-friendly products](http://youtu.be/jsRPTJKXdco) demonstrate how manufacturers and humanitarians are managing to attract the interest of environmentally savvy consumers. Whether you like thrift store shopping, dumpster diving or collecting other peoples' trash off the side of the road, there's no denying that [re-purposing old and discarded objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery) is now considered a cool and trendy thing to do. However, as this list goes to show, re-purposing refuse products is also an environmentally friendly method of consumerism that can also greatly benefit humanitarian and ecological needs too. From eco-friendly [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henri-matisse-x-casetify) covers to the Landfill Harmonic project that sees [trash being turned into musical instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames), re-purposed eco-friendly products are presenting new and greener ways for consumers to go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Repurposing:** Creating new products by repurposing discarded objects offers environmentally friendly solutions and reduces waste. - **Humanitarian Recycling:** Repurposing refuse products can benefit humanitarian and ecological needs, providing innovative solutions for communities. - **Green Consumerism:** The trend of re-purposing old and discarded objects aligns with the growing desire for eco-conscious consumerism. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Product Design:** Product designers can explore opportunities to create eco-friendly products by repurposing discarded materials. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can find new opportunities in recycling and repurposing refuse products for various purposes. - **Non-profit Sector:** Non-profit organizations can tap into the trend of repurposing refuse products to address humanitarian and ecological needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Styrofoam Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy.md) - [Sustainably Constructed Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-bin.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md)