# Milk Crate Cabinets The Environmentally Responsible Jose Collection by Mauricio Arruda By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jose-collection References: [stilsucht.de](http://www.stilsucht.de/04/2010/mauricio-arruda-jose-kollektion/) & [mauricioarruda.wordpress](http://mauricioarruda.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/linha-jose/) The Jose Collection, or in Portugese 'Linha Jose,' is a range of [media storage and armoires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-center-storage) from Brazilian designer Mauricio Arruda. The furniture is produced using [eco-conscious materials and processes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables) with a concentration on the environmental impact a product's life cycle has. Composed of [plastic boxes and crates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1), the Jose Collection finds a permanent home for items that are otherwise viewed as disposable and nomadic. The varying sizes and colours of the plastic crates used add life and vibrancy to the wood frame. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-conscious Design:** Creating furniture using eco-conscious materials and processes to minimize environmental impact. - **Upcycling:** Converting disposable items into permanent and functional objects. - **Vibrant Reuse:** Adding life and color to furniture design through the use of contrasting plastic crates. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture & Interior Design:** Opportunity for designers to explore eco-friendly materials and processes in creating sustainable furniture. - **Waste Management & Recycling:** Opportunity to explore innovative ways to upcycle and repurpose disposable items. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Opportunity to offer consumers furniture that is not only functional but also vibrant and environmentally responsible. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Sustainable Recycled Paper Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-screws-no-glue.md) - [Eco-Friendly Organized Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tronco.md) - [Coconut Tree-Made Tall Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-servais-somian.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Chic Recycled Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vale-furniture-collection.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md)