# Eco Street Cruisers Maker USA Skateboards are Both Stylish & Sustainable By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-usa-skateboards References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/) & [makerusa](http://www.makerusa.com/skate/skateboard/) I think just for the sake of buying a Maker USA skateboard, I might take up the sport for fun. Maker USA skateboard is a unique company that crafts sustainable cruisers with FCS certified woods and veneers through local lumberyards. A community of graphic designers, tattooers, and street artists help design the art work which are some of the best I've ever seen on a skateboard. Combining art and style while remaining eco-friendly, these decks are a must-have for all skateboarders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Sustainable Skateboards:** There is an opportunity for skateboard manufacturers to tap into the growing desire for eco-friendly products by using sustainably-sourced materials to produce stylish and functional skateboards. - **Collaborative Artwork:** Companies can collaborate with artists and designers to create unique and visually appealing graphics, giving customers a reason to buy beyond just the functionality of the skateboard. - **Local Sourcing:** Skateboard companies can support local lumberyards and their communities by sourcing materials and production locally while also catering to customers' increasing demand for locally-sourced products. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboarding:** Skateboard manufacturers can disrupt the skateboarding industry by offering environmentally-friendly and artistically designed skateboards. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers and artists can find new opportunities by collaborating with skateboard companies to create unique and visually appealing designs for eco-friendly skateboards. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Sustainable manufacturing companies can expand into the skateboard industry to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly products as consumers become more environmentally conscious. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-hera-cruiser.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Refined Skateboarder Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cariuma-naioca-gum-suede-sneaker.md) - [Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-lounge-cruiser.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md)