# Living Tree Gifts Seedlings Stand in for Traditional Wedding Favors and Party Gifts By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-tree-gifts-seedlings-stand-in-for-wedding-favors-and-party-gifts References: [mailatree](http://www.mailatree.com/) & [greenworldproject.net](http://greenworldproject.net) You can buy live tree seedlings and seed favors from the GreenWorld Project. The trees make an environmentally and earth-friendly addition to [weddings, receptions, bridal showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinggly-and-the-knot), or other gatherings. The spruce, pine and cypress trees are matched to the shipping location to ensure viability. Because they can be planted, they can be a lasting memento for their recipients. Along with tree seedlings, the site sells [birdseed for weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-plant) (it’s more environmentally friendly than rice) and has a number of packaging options as well as personalized cards and plant hang tags to choose from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Eco-friendly Favors:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional party favors by offering eco-friendly alternatives like living tree seedlings and birdseed. - **Personalized Packaging:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional packaging options by offering personalized plant hang tags and cards. - **Sustainable Events:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional event planning by promoting sustainable practices and products at weddings and other events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** By promoting environmentally sustainable products for events, event planning can become a more environmentally responsible industry. - **Seed Suppliers:** There is demand for more sustainable party favors; seed suppliers can fill the gap by offering options such as tree seedlings and birdseed. - **Personalized Gifting:** Personalized plant hang tags and cards present an opportunity for personalized gifting in a more eco-friendly way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biodegradable Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sow-co-bonsai-tree.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-worlds-plantable-pencils.md) - [Recycled Wood Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative.md) - [Tree-Planting Retail Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albertsons-companies.md) - [Plantable Seed-Infused Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalebi.md) - [Farm-Sourced Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraser-fir-christmas-tree.md) - [Stunning Nature-Inspired Tablescapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seedlip.md) - [Curated Wedding Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-gift-boxes.md) - [Convenient Online Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-tree-cards.md)