# Mini Cityscapes Miniature San Francisco Gets Recreated & Resized Using Recycled Materials By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-san-francisco References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/san-francisco-recycled-in-miniature-with-trains/) & [conservatoryofflowers.org](http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/atconservatory/special-exhibits) After checking out these pictures I’m starting to like the miniature San Francisco better than the real one. I mean who needs hills and 'Monk' when I can stare at an awesome model all day? The miniature San Francisco is on display at the Conservatory of Flowers as part of the 2nd Annual Golden Gate Express Garden Railway in Golden Gate Park. This eco-friendly model is made from 100% recycled materials to boot. Check out the gallery above or peruse the links below for more info on the miniature San Francisco. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Miniature Cityscapes:** Opportunity for companies to refine their sustainable manufacturing practices and develop eco-friendly miniature cityscapes. - **Miniature Model Tourism:** Potential growth for businesses to create miniature models of popular tourist destinations. - **Recycled Material Art:** Opportunity for artists to create intricate and detailed artwork using recycled materials. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** Businesses in the tourism industry can look to create new attractions and experiences with miniature models of popular destinations. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Companies in the manufacturing industry can incorporate recycled materials and sustainable practices into their production methods. - **Art:** Artists and galleries can explore opportunities to showcase and sell art created from recycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Nature-Surrounded Miniature Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mini.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Refreshing Micro-Living Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sffr-house.md) - [Tiny Decorating Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-spaces.md) - [Miniature Spherical Replica Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sphere.md) - [Tiny Pet Habitat Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-animals.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Miniature Household Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-5-collection.md)