<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frito-lay-speakers -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Snack Food Speakers
Terracycle Pioneers Innovative Eco-Gadgets

By TopDog | Published 2009-12-01 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frito-lay-speakers
References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/terracycle-upcycles-frito-lay-bags-tasty-speakers) & [terracycle.net](http://www.terracycle.net/products/84-Frito-Lay-Speakers)

These clever [Frito-Lay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbox-the-icons) speakers are one of the newest designs in recycled packaging gadgets by the eco-conscious and innovative plastic recyclers, [TerraCycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-challenge). From cool school backpacks, to innovative office gear, TerraCycle is the pioneer of modern post-consumer recycling efforts.

A variety of eco-conscious companies including Frito-Lay and Mars have joined forces with TerraCycle, and for eco-minded consumers, many of TerraCycle's cool products can be found at major retailers including [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Retail-drone-delivery-networks) and The Home depot.

**Implications** - Not only are these speakers eco-friendly and aesthetically unique, but the battery-free plug in devices are easy to use and transport. Designed in partnership with Merkury Innovations, a recognized consumer electronics company, the speakers are a fresh perspective on technology that marries environmentalism, art and clever branding.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.9/10
- Popularity: 77% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Recycled Packaging Gadgets:** The trend of creating innovative gadgets from recycled packaging materials presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to combine sustainability, art, and technology.
- **Eco-minded Consumer Products:** The trend of eco-conscious companies partnering with TerraCycle to create cool and sustainable consumer products opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the consumer goods industry.
- **Battery-free Plug-in Devices:** The trend of battery-free plug-in devices, like the Frito-Lay speakers, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create convenient and eco-friendly electronic products.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Recycling:** The recycling industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating recycled packaging gadgets that provide unique and eco-friendly solutions.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has the potential to disrupt the market by partnering with eco-conscious companies to develop environmentally friendly and innovative products.
- **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can take advantage of the disruptive innovation opportunities stemming from the trend of creating eco-friendly and aesthetically unique products, like TerraCycle's offerings.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Recycled Waste Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomi.md)
- [Recycled Plastic Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-portable-speakers.md)
- [Sustainable Speaker Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-packaging.md)
- [Sustainable Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amcor-and-lorenz-snacks.md)
- [Back-to-School Recycling Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-challenge.md)
- [Renewable Material Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together.md)
- [Mushroom-Core Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoaudio.md)
- [Tennis Ball-Shaped Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearo.md)
- [Eco‑modular Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd-speaker.md)