# Egg Carton Seating Save Space WIth These Recycled Egg Carton Seats By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-carton-seats References: [designspotter](http://designspotter.com/product/2010/05/Seating.html) & [moostudios](http://www.moostudios.com/) Egg Cartons are such useful objects to recycle, whether they are used for children's art and crafts supplies (think back to the caterpillars you made in kindergarten) or simply for [recycled egg carton seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy). Egg carton seating is essentially 100% recycled egg carton boxes that have been flipped on their sides and stuck together. To keep the cartons all together and stiffen the over all construction, a cotton belt has been added to the surroundings of the structure. The egg carton seats can be folded into a box like structure to save space! Next time you have to entertain, but don't have [sufficient chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair), just make some egg carton seats! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 71% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Materials:** Opportunity to innovate by using recycled materials in unique and practical ways, such as creating seating from egg cartons. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Opportunity to develop innovative seating designs that can be easily folded or transformed to save space when not in use. - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** Opportunity to create sustainable and environmentally friendly furniture options by repurposing materials like egg cartons. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore new designs and manufacturing processes that prioritize sustainability and recycling. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can consider using eco-friendly seating options like egg carton seats as a creative and affordable solution. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can inspire creative projects using recycled materials, encouraging sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Cardboard Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chair-process-book.md) - [Recycled Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs.md) - [Artfully Balanced Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-serious.md) - [Recycled Stacking Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sting-chair.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Durable Egg Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-packaging1.md) - [Upcycled CD Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-disc-chair.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md) - [Electronic Packaging-Made Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgar-stool.md)