# Rentable Rain Shields Kam Leang's Recyclable PET Umbrella Saves the Earth and Keeps You Dry By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kam-leang References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/enjoy-the-rain-under-recyclable-pet-umbrella/) & [kamleang](http://www.kamleang.com/projects/page_umbrella.html) The next time it rains I hope to be reaching for one of Kam Leang's [recyclable umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everpuff). Kam Leang's umbrellas have many eco-friendly features including their small list of components and PET design material. Less components in an umbrella makes it easier to breakdown and recycle. Using PET as opposed to other [rain-resistant materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tindall-rain-jacket) helps the environment. Kam Leang's [eco-friendly umbrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-shop) certainly is an ambitious concept. I never thought that an umbrella could save the world until now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Umbrellas:** Exploring the market for eco-friendly umbrellas that use recyclable materials and have minimal components, allowing for easier breakdown and recycling. - **Sustainable Design:** Looking into innovative designs, such as umbrellas made from PET material, that prioritize environmental conservation. - **Rain-resistant Material Alternatives:** Investigating alternative materials to traditional rain-resistant materials for umbrellas, such as PET, to reduce environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Eco-friendly Products:** Examining eco-friendly product development in industries like fashion and outdoor gear, where umbrellas play a significant role. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Exploring opportunities in the packaging industry to develop sustainable packaging solutions for umbrellas and other similar products. - **Material Innovation:** Identifying potential advancements in material science and research that can lead to the development of sustainable and eco-friendly materials for umbrellas and other rain-resistant products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Rainproof Wheelchair Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidry.md) - [Charity-Benefiting Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-puppies-golf.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md) - [One-Handed Eco Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebee-lightweight-stroller.md)