# Eco-Friendly Crocheted Sunshades Eva Pacheco and Team Crocheted Eye-Catching Sunshades in Spain By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-08-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-pacheco References: [core77](https://www.core77.com/posts/109732/From-Spain-a-Creative-and-Eco-Friendly-Way-to-Beat-the-Heat?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+core77/blog) Eva Pacheco, a local crochet teacher in the town of Alhaurin de la Torre in Malaga, Spain, used her and her students' skills to make colorful sunshades for the town. Southern Spain is accustomed to extreme heat and has historically used plastic awnings to shade walkways. The [City Council's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cortex) [Department of the Environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/department-of-architecture-company) recently implemented a plastic-free order. To accommodate the eco-friendly endeavor, Pacheco and a dozen other women used recycled fabric to [crochet awnings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection) in place of the plastic. Since the Council's decision three years ago, the sunshades are rolled out each summer. This year they comprise roughly 500 square meters of recycled fabric. While they provide refuge from the sun, the sunshades also add a pop of color to the Spanish streets. Image Credit: Eva Pacheco ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Crafting:** The increased focus on sustainability is creating opportunities for eco-friendly crafting to replace traditional products. - **Plastic-free Initiatives:** As plastic-free initiatives continue to gain traction, there is a growing trend towards finding sustainable alternatives to plastic products. - **Upcycling:** Upcycling old materials into new products is a growing trend that reduces waste and promotes sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can explore the use of recycled fabrics to create new products and meet the demand for sustainable materials. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Environmental sustainability consulting can help companies implement eco-friendly strategies and innovations in their operations and products. - **Creative Arts Education:** Creative arts education programs can incorporate sustainable crafting techniques and materials to promote environmental responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Croatian Crocheted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-umbrella-design-lifestyle.md) - [Slated Phenolic Board Sunshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensombra.md) - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Expansive School Bamboo Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talaricheruvu-rural-school.md) - [3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastal-breeze-collection.md) - [Bamboo Parasol Community Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapmi-center.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md)