# Radical Recycled Radiators The Eco-Rad Radiator Uses 3 Eco 'R's By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-01-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecorad-radiator References: [planetgreen.discovery](http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/cast-iron-radiators.html) & [ecorad](http://www.ecorad.ca/en/index.html) The EcoRad Radiator definitely has the three 'r's of recycling down pat, although it's not your traditional 'r's. Canadian company EcoRad utilizes four green practices to produce their radiators: old radiators are *reused,* *reclaimed* and *re-purposed* and then *renovated* into usable products for the home. Usually materials from a hunk of junk like your old cast-iron radiator are [recycled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crimper-recycling-program), in this instance they’re re-purposed. EcoRad takes [old cast-iron radiators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-radiator-thermostat-w600) and fixes them up to be more efficient and green for the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Product Upcycling:** There is an opportunity for businesses to explore creating eco-friendly products by taking old items and upcycling them into something new and efficient. - **Renewable Energy Efficiency:** Businesses can focus on using renewable energy practices to create products that offer a more efficient and sustainable option for consumers. - **Circular Economy Innovation:** The circular economy concept can be applied to the creation of products, where materials are kept in use for as long as possible, by businesses revamping and restoring old products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Heating and Cooling:** The heating and cooling industry can adopt this practice of restoring old radiators to be more efficient and eco-friendly, while also providing a cost-effective solution for consumers. - **Home Decor:** Businesses in the home decor industry can explore using upcycled materials to create unique and eco-friendly products that attract conscious consumers. - **Construction and Building Materials:** In the construction and building materials industry, there is an opportunity to use reclaimed materials to create sustainable and eco-friendly buildings and infrastructure projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Hanger-Resembling Towel Drying Radiators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zehnder-archibald.md) - [Recycled Cast Iron Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-cookware.md) - [Sleek Carbon-Made Bakeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rl-industry.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Electric Food Recyclers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodcycler-eco-3.md) - [Sustainably Led Powered Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reviva.md) - [Recycled Mid-Century Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-shell-chairs.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md)