# Batty Food Utensils Kattobashi Turns Broken Baseball Bats into Collector's Chopsticks By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-05-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kattobashi-chopsticks References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/chopsticks_recycled_broken_baseball_bats_are_hit_41458) Playing on the term "kattobase" which means "making a big hit" in Japanese, Kattobashi chopsticks are recycled from broken baseball bats. These collectible items have team names and logos printed on them, allowing fans to show a little more support while being eco-friendly. In addition, this concept helps reduce the usage of disposable wooden chopsticks, which is also healthy for the environment. Check out the different Kattobashi chopsticks in the featured gallery. **Implications** - Consumers are looking for unique details in all of their products. Items that feature a whimsical element are appealing to those who want a more personalized experience with their purchases. In order to stay on trend, a company could focus on this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 52% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Product Experiences:** Creating products with unique and whimsical elements can attract consumers seeking a more personalized experience with their purchases. - **Eco-friendly Collectible Items:** Designing products from recycled materials, like Kattobashi chopsticks made from broken baseball bats, appeals to environmentally conscious consumers and collectors. - **Reduction of Disposable Utensils:** Developing innovative alternatives to disposable wooden chopsticks can contribute to a healthier environment and address the growing concern of waste. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies in the eco-friendly product industry can capitalize on the demand for sustainable collectibles, like Kattobashi chopsticks made from recycled materials. - **Sports Merchandise:** The sports merchandise industry can explore collaborations with eco-conscious brands to create unique collectible items that cater to fans' desire for personalized products. - **Food Service and Hospitality:** Restaurants and caterers can invest in innovative utensil solutions that reduce the need for disposable chopsticks, aligning with consumer demand for sustainable dining options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culture-Honoring Spiralled Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rassen-chopstick.md) - [Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabat.md) - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools.md) - [Kitchen-Focused Mending Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poj-studio.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-inspired-cocktails.md) - [Taste-Adjusting Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasteadjusting-chopsticks.md) - [Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-small-kitchen-appliance-design.md)