# Eco-Friendly Aquarium Gifts This Green Gift Idea Will Make a Splash By Shelley Sommerfeld Levis | Published 2013-02-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-gift-idea References: [sowanddipity](http://www.sowanddipity.com/green-gift-idea/) This DIY green gift idea is perfect for giving any day of the year. Aquaterriums combine plants, earth and water to create fun little worlds using [recycled glass bottles and jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew). [Houseplant cuttings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage) are placed in sand, sea glass or tumbled stones and found objects like sea shells or driftwood can be added to your underwater scene. Try putting a secret message in a bottle or placing a stone inscribed with a power word inside an Aquaterrium. In addition to being good for the environment, this green gift idea will help clean the air for your interior environment as well and will even thrive on your office desk in a low light situation. Instead of giving a bouquet of flowers this Valentines Day, try giving a unique gift with a special message that will last and last. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Aquaterriums:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop sustainable materials and techniques to create eco-friendly aquaterriums for a more environmentally friendly gift option. - **DIY Green Gifts:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create DIY kits and workshops to promote the trend of making personalized and eco-friendly gifts. - **Nature-inspired Interior Decor:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine elements of nature and eco-friendly materials to create unique and sustainable interior decor items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gifts and Novelties:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce a range of sustainable and unique gift options that align with eco-conscious consumer preferences. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design nature-inspired home decor products that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. - **Sustainable Living:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative products and services that promote sustainable living and align with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gardening Gift Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardeners-gift-set.md) - [Alphabet DIY Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/succulent-letter-diy-kit.md) - [Festive Plantable Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-pencils.md) - [Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium.md) - [Ocean Plastic Pot Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho.md) - [Natural Moss Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petite-foret-plus.md) - [Artsy Hanging Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-air-plant-mobile.md) - [Compact Microclimate Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microclimate-terrariums.md) - [Succulent Terrarium Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/succulent-terrarium-candle.md)