# Eco-Friendly Coffins 2 Ecopod By varkeychaya | Published 2008-04-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecopod-stay-green-even-in-the-afterlife References: [complex](http://www.complex.com/blogs/2008/04/22/go-green-after-death-with-the-ecopod-coffin/) The Ecopod coffin is made out of [100% recycled paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elopak-paperboard) and is [completely biodegradable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-biocup). It comes in four colors with a variety of designs and they cost about $1500 to $1900, depending on which you order. "Almost 90% of coffins used in burials are made of chipboard covered with a laminate, which leaks formaldehyde and glue into the groundwater and omits poisonous gases into the air," says Complexblog. Check out these other [eco-coffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casket-cooler): **Implications** - More and more consumers are becoming conscious of the health of the Earth, and companies that offer eco-friendly products will appeal to a large group of customers looking to reduce their carbon footprint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Burial:** The eco-pod coffin is just one example of the growing trend towards eco-friendly burial practices, providing opportunities for companies to develop innovative and sustainable funeral products. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of 100% recycled paper in the ecopod coffin showcases the trend towards utilizing sustainable materials in the manufacturing of consumer goods, presenting opportunities for companies to create innovative products using eco-friendly materials. - **Green Consumerism:** The rising demand for eco-friendly coffins highlights the trend of green consumerism, signaling opportunities for businesses to cater to environmentally conscious consumers by offering sustainable and biodegradable products. ### Where This Applies - **Funeral Services:** The emergence of eco-friendly coffins presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the funeral services industry to offer sustainable burial options and attract environmentally conscious customers. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The use of 100% recycled paper in ecopod coffins opens up opportunities for the sustainable packaging industry to develop innovative solutions for various environmentally friendly products. - **Green Consumer Products:** The demand for eco-friendly coffins reflects the growing market for green consumer products, providing opportunities for companies to develop and market a wide range of sustainable goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biodegradable Pet Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamberlain-coffee-2.md) - [3D-Printed Ecological Funeral Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-reefs.md) - [Paper-Wrapped Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthfoam.md) - [Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-funerary-urn.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pet Tree Burial Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-pet-tree-burial-kit.md) - [Sustainable Coffee Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-coffee1.md) - [Affordable Organic Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-mattress.md) - [Sustainable Decomposing Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootmaker.md)