# Sustainable Wooden Natural Materials Studio Yumakano Develops the ForestBank Eco-Friendly Material By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forestbank References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/this-natural-material-is-made-from-the-forest-without-cutting-it-down/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_166967110041110&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=lb1b1h160100x1tt000DLtlbwbryovyvr&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fthis-natural-material-is-made-from-the-forest-without-cutting-it-down%2F&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fyumakano.com%2Fprojects%2Fforestbank%25EF%25B8%258F%2F&title=Natural%20Material%20Made%20From%20the%20Forest%20Without%20Cutting%20It%20Down&txt=%3Cstrong%3EForestBank%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  Studio Yumakano presents a new way to work with materials without harming the environment with the progressive new ForestBank material. It is a unique new way that gathering [scraps that are deemed 'worthless'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection) at construction processes -- this includes seed, small trees, soil, bark, foliage, and more. The studio then blends together these materials with a [reactive mineral base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick) along with the water-based acrylic resin. The result is a unique-looking [natural terrazzo-like style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection) that may look different depending on the season that the ForestBank is developed and collected. For example, the yellow and green leaves are more prominent in certain seasons whereas orange and brown will be standout when the seasons change. Additionally, bacteria found in nature will also affect the colors of the trees. Image Credit: ForestBank ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Materials:** There is a growing trend and demand for sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials that can be used in construction projects. - **Circular Economy:** The use of scraps and waste from other industries to create new materials is becoming a popular trend in the pursuit of a circular economy. - **Natural Aesthetics:** There is a trend towards incorporating natural and unique aesthetics in design and architecture, which can be achieved through the use of materials like ForestBank. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry has the opportunity to incorporate environmentally-friendly materials like ForestBank in their projects, improving sustainability and reducing waste. - **Design:** Designers can use materials like ForestBank to create unique and eco-friendly pieces that appeal to consumers who prioritize sustainability and natural aesthetics. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the use of eco-friendly materials like ForestBank to create products that are more sustainable and align with the growing demand for environmentally-conscious options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Discarded Wood Construction Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodoo.md) - [Biomaterial Interior Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-studio.md) - [Tree-Based Material Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abney-effect.md) - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Natural Material-Transformed Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borrowed-earth-collaborative.md) - [Sustainable Design Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Upcycled Mycelium Acoustic Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foresta-system.md)