# Eco-Friendly Electronic Calenders This Eco-Friendly Calender Redefines How We Stay Organized By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-calender References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/02/cardboard-iphone-holder.html) & [vw](http://www.vw.com/en.html) It turns out one of the best electronic calenders to date is nothing more than a cardboard box. [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-life) is branching out a bit in its attempt to be the most [eco-friendly car brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g5600bg5) around and has made its own electronic calender of sorts. Calenders aren't something that people go out to buy as much as they used to, but they're still a very useful part of everyday life. Volkswagen has created a calender using just a cardboard box. The box unfolds to turn into a phone holder than makes it easier for people to use their phones as a calender. Given the fact that most people organize themselves electronically these days, this is a brilliant idea from Volkswagen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Calendars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly calendars that utilize sustainable materials and digital integration. - **Cardboard Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of cardboard packaging in innovative ways, such as transforming it into functional products or accessories. - **Digital Organization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative digital tools or applications that enhance personal organization and streamline everyday tasks. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate eco-friendly practices and materials in the automotive industry to align with sustainability goals and cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Paper and Packaging Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and innovative solutions in the paper and packaging industry, utilizing materials like cardboard for functional and eco-friendly products. - **Technology and Software Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly software or applications that revolutionize digital organization and make everyday tasks more efficient and streamlined. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intertwined Marble-Made Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noova-calendar.md) - [Paper-Free To-Do Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminder.md) - [Eco-Friendly Chocolate Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alter-eco-advent-calendar.md) - [Mobile Smart Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calendar-plus-max.md) - [Eco Coffee Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-coffee-pod-advent-calendar.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Familial Organization Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apolosign-digital-calendar.md) - [Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hannspree-ecovision-paper-display.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happi-advent-calendar.md)