# Glass Matchboxes Jen Pearson Recycles Apothecary Jars Into Chic Match Holders By Kristine Dang | Published 2009-07-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jen-pearson-apothecary-jar-matchbox References: [fernseed](http://www.fernseed.com/jen-pearson/2009/7/24/apothecary-match-boxes.html) Designer Jen Pearson is one to follow. A graduate student studying sustainable product design, Pearson has developed products that perfectly capture form, function and sustainability. Jen Pearson's [apothecary jar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-airtight-container-set) matchbox is a perfect example. Introduced this week at the Fernseed store opening in Oakland, customers had a wealth of positive feedback. In fact, they were awed by the design, which is deserving, as it is quite ingenious. Taking an item that has been around forever and etching the bottom to create a [strike-able surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-blackwood-ashtray) is a brilliant creative invention of [old to new](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Product Design:** Developing innovative products that capture form, function, and sustainability. - **Upcycling:** Transforming waste materials into new and valuable objects. - **Design Innovation:** Introducing creative and ingenious designs to traditional items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Creating sustainable and aesthetically pleasing products for the home. - **Environmental Services:** Offering waste reduction and repurposing services for businesses and individuals. - **Retail:** Providing consumers with unique and eco-friendly products that have an innovative touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decorative Cannabis Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-storage-solutions.md) - [Artful Bright Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-your-rocks-off-honey.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Luxe Refillable Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mondes-de-diptyque.md) - [Next-Gen Cannabis Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rxdco-cocoon-jars-1.md) - [Sculptural Sleek Cannabis Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-set.md) - [Pea-Inspired Whimsical Lighter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-lighter.md) - [Quirky Trinket Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-box.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Candle Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-bakery.md)