# Eco Rollerblades Powerslides By Greenline Skates Will Help the Planet By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-06-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenline-skates References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/greenline-skates-to-share-your-love-for-skating-and-nature/) & [powerslide.de](http://powerslide.de/2010/powerslide/ps_start/index.php?cont=greenline) Powerslide is a set of nature-oriented rollerblades by Greenline skates. Not only are you helping the environment by choosing to rollerblade, buying these [inline skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport) instead of ones from a different brand ensure that you support a company that adheres to [eco-friendly production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pirelli-p-zero) and delivery standards. Greenline skates are made from a minimum of 25% [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner), hemp and no fiberglass. All materials come from suppliers within 100 km of the manufacturing plant to reduce fuel and transport costs, which allows retailers to charge $200 for a pair of Greenline skates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 35% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Rollerblades:** The trend of eco-friendly rollerblades offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create sustainable and environmentally-friendly sports equipment. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The trend of sustainable manufacturing in the rollerblading industry provides opportunities for companies to develop products made from recycled materials and reduce carbon footprint. - **Local Sourcing and Production:** The trend of sourcing materials and manufacturing rollerblades locally presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to minimize transportation costs and support local economies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** The sports equipment manufacturing industry has the potential to embrace eco-friendly practices and develop sustainable rollerblades. - **Sustainable Fashion and Apparel:** The sustainable fashion and apparel industry can explore the production of eco-friendly rollerblades made from recycled materials. - **Transportation and Logistics:** The transportation and logistics industry can support the trend of local sourcing and production by providing efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions for rollerblade manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorized Electric Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollwalk-electric-roller-skates.md) - [Electric Inline Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmosgear.md) - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-touring-boot.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [Sustainable Sports Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-brace.md) - [Walking Assistance Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-roller-skates.md) - [Supportive Eco-Friendly Athlete Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trainers-choice.md)