# Liquid Wood A German Scientist Invents a Substance to Replace Plastic By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-30 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-wood-german-scientist-replace-plastic References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/liquid_wood_is_plastic_of_tomorrow_say_scientists_14179.asp) & [dw-world.de](http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3938912,00.html) Plastic is one of the most common [packaging materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natnov-bioscience) used for the things we purchase on a day-to-day basis and it’s not exactly the most environmentally friendly substances in the world. Now, a German scientist has discovered a way to cure our [plastic blues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huid) - with liquid wood. This strange invention could completely revolutionize the way we look at plastic and maybe even completely replace it! I hope they continue to develop the concept of liquid wood for the sake of the environment and our health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Environmentally-friendly Packaging:** The trend towards environmentally-friendly materials like liquid wood will disrupt the packaging industry by providing a sustainable alternative to plastic. - **Biodegradable Materials:** The trend towards biodegradable materials like liquid wood will disrupt the materials industry by offering a solution to the increasing demand for eco-friendly products. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The trend towards sustainable manufacturing fueled by innovations like liquid wood will disrupt the manufacturing industry by forcing companies to implement more eco-friendly practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Packaging:** Liquid wood has the potential to disrupt the packaging industry by providing a sustainable and biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging. - **Materials:** The materials industry will be disrupted by liquid wood and other biodegradable materials as eco-conscious consumers demand sustainable products. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry will be disrupted as companies are forced to adopt sustainable practices and materials like liquid wood to meet the increasing demand for environmentally-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Structural Timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwood.md) - [Adaptable Plastic Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2m-group.md) - [Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-6.md) - [Non-Soggy Biodegradable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lignin.md) - [Biodegradable Styrofoam Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-styrofoam-alternative.md) - [Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-translation-stool.md) - [Eco-Friendly Food Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-coating.md) - [Plant-Based Plastic Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pet-bottle.md) - [Plant-Based Fruit Preservers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-preserver.md)