# Conifer Tree Bowls The Formafantasma Autarchy Project Creates Man-Made Dishes By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formafantasma-autarchy-project References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/formafantasmas_plant_magic_conifer_trees_become_waterproof_bowls__17658.asp) & [formafantasma](http://www.formafantasma.com/) The Formafantasma Autarchy project might be a mouthful to say, but you will definitely want to talk about it, especially if you're eco-conscious. Essentially, this project makes use of [conifer trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvage-and-sap), converting every ounce of material into practical, [waterproof bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project). Instead of using technology to harvest this material however, the Formafantasma Autarchy project "attempts to operate outside of them, to find new means of [slow but durable production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection)," according to Core 77. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Homeware:** Using sustainable materials to create practical household items. - **Slow Production:** Adopting a methodical and durable approach to creating products. - **Natural Resource Utilization:** Making the most out of organic materials to create eco-friendly products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** A market sector offering opportunities for companies utilizing sustainable materials. - **Crafts:** Handmade products made from all-natural materials may appeal to the environmentally conscious. - **Sustainability:** Innovative ways of using natural resources to create products can lead to a more sustainable future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Wooden Natural Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forestbank.md) - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md) - [Eco-Friendly Organized Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tronco.md) - [Tree-Based Material Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abney-effect.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Mushroom Leather Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fruit-bowl-by-heron-preston.md) - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-side-table.md)