# Recycled Resin Timepieces The G-SHOCK G5600BG-1 Has Tough Solar Technology and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-04-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-g5600bg1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2024/4/g-shock-g5600bg-1-limited-edition-earth-day-release-info) & [casio](https://www.casio.com/us/watches/gshock/product.G-5600BG-1/)  The [G-SHOCK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g5600bg5) G5600BG-1 watch is a limited-edition version of the brand's namesake timepiece model that's crafted with an eco-friendly form in mind, and will be available just in time for Earth Month celebrations on April 22, 2024. The watch features a bezel and band crafted out of [recycled resin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gm2110) sourced from the [Casio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfrider-foundation-1) production facility made from residual scraps. The resulting material is a mix of red, matte black and yellow in a confetti-style pattern that gives the accessory a multicolored look with a pattern that's completely varied. The G-SHOCK G5600BG-1 watch features the brand's Tough Solar technology that allows it to be charged by sunlight and artificial light sources to eliminate the need for replaceable batteries. Priced at $150, the watch is available both in-store and online. Image Credit: G-SHOCK, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2024/4/g-shock-g5600bg-1-limited-edition-earth-day-release-info), [casio](https://www.casio.com/us/watches/gshock/product.G-5600BG-1/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.4/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Resin Accessories:** Innovative brands are creating accessories using recycled resin materials with vibrant multicolored patterns. - **Tough Solar Technology Integration:** Luxury timepieces are incorporating Tough Solar technology for sustainable charging using both sunlight and artificial light sources. - **Limited-edition Sustainable Fashion:** The trend of limited-edition sustainable fashion items is gaining popularity among environmentally conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion & Apparel:** Fashion and apparel brands can explore using recycled resin in their accessories to create eco-friendly product lines. - **Luxury Watches:** Luxury watch manufacturers have the opportunity to integrate Tough Solar technology into their timepieces for sustainable charging solutions. - **Retail & E-commerce:** The retail and e-commerce sectors can capitalize on the demand for limited-edition sustainable fashion items like the G-SHOCK G5600BG-1 watch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Ruggest Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g5600bg5.md) - [Sustainable Durable Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordura-eco-fabric.md) - [Ocean Plastic Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfrider-foundation-1.md) - [Rugged Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-ga2100-toneontone-series.md) - [Sustainably Crafted Rugged Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-coexist-collection.md) - [Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gbm2100-series.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Stylish Durable Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-models.md) - [Nostalgic Digital Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-dw5000r.md)