# Eco-Friendly Scent Containers Formboten's 'Natural Self Flacon' Bottle is Perfect for Going Green By Matt Ho | Published 2010-12-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formbotens-natural-self-flacon References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/natural-self-flacon-by-formboten/#more-62185) & [formboten](http://formboten.com/) Hanover-based company Formboten has gone eco-friendly with their latest perfume bottle. The 'Natural Self Flacon' by Formboten is a [biodegradable perfume bottle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-athome-refill-station) designed for [multiple uses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-1). The body itself is made of PLA, which is a compostable thermoplastic, while the outer case is made from cork. The company also plans to release a [natural cosmetic fragrance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvetvelo) to accompany the bottle, taking yet another step towards a greener environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biodegradable Packaging:** The trend of using sustainable and biodegradable packaging materials presents opportunities for companies to innovate in the packaging industry. - **Green Cosmetics:** The move towards sustainable cosmetics and personal care products creates opportunities for companies to develop eco-friendly offerings. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Designers and manufacturers are increasingly embracing eco-friendly and sustainable materials, presenting opportunities for innovation in product design and development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Care:** The personal care industry can benefit from eco-friendly trends by creating sustainable product lines and experimenting with new biodegradable packaging materials. - **Packaging:** The trend towards biodegradable packaging presents opportunities for companies to develop innovative packaging solutions that are eco-friendly and cost-effective. - **Manufacturing:** The shift towards eco-friendly and sustainable materials in manufacturing presents opportunities for companies to reduce their environmental impact and develop innovative products and processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco Reusable Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew.md) - [Natural Material Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuwa-fuwa-collection.md) - [Sustainable Disposing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfume-shop.md) - [Multipurpose Metallic Spray Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spray-bottle-concept.md) - [Home-Compostable Beauty Pipettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-pipette.md) - [Refillable Upcycled Deodorants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refresh-deodorant.md) - [Refillable Flower-Mimicked Fragrance Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptar-beauty.md) - [Minimal Spray Bottle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nube.md) - [Electric Floral Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dauphinette-369-eau-de-parfum.md)