# Eco Modeling Clay Natural Dye for Homemade Playdough is a Safe DIY Project By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-dye-for-homemade-playdough References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/08/22/diy-natural-dyes-for-homemade-modeling-dough/) & [minieco](http://www.minieco.co.uk/natural-dye-for-homemade-playdough/) Mini-Eco, a website committed to giving you do-it-yourself activities for you and your children, has posted a recipe for making [natural dye](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marianne-tiegen) for homemade playdough. Using ingredients such as raspberries, strawberries, rose petals, beetroot, blueberries, turmeric and oak tree bark, you and your kids can have fun making your own [modeling clay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd-pottery-kit), while staying safe with natural ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. **Implications** - The green revolution has informed the ethical decision-making of a large cross-section of society. These consumers value efficient design and waste reduction. Companies should consider creating campaigns that champion their environmental initiatives in order to foster a more meaningful relationship with this large group of consumers. Marketing funds could be diverted to an eco campaign that would have a greater probability of spreading organically. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Natural Playdough:** The creation of natural dye for homemade playdough promotes safe and eco-friendly playtime activities for children. - **Green DIY:** The rise of DIY activities using eco-friendly ingredients encourages consumers to adopt a sustainable and waste-reducing lifestyle. - **Eco Activities for Kids:** The trend towards eco-friendly activities for children can be leveraged by companies to forge meaningful relationships with environmentally conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Arts and Crafts Industry:** The arts and crafts industry can leverage the trend of natural playdough to innovate and introduce eco-friendly products to their target audience. - **Natural Dye Industry:** The natural dye industry can capitalize on the trend of eco DIY by offering innovative and sustainable dye options for consumers who want to make their own products. - **Eco Toy Industry:** The eco toy industry can benefit from the trend of eco-friendly activities for kids by producing high-quality, non-toxic toys that are safe for children and the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorless Modeling Compounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh-x-pantone.md) - [Plant-Based Color Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exberry.md) - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Non-Toxic Kid-Friendly Make-Up Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-makeup-kit.md) - [Holiday-Scented Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-holiday-box.md) - [Adult-Focused Modeling Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh.md) - [Sensory Dough Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-6-variety-compounds.md) - [Plant-Based Food Coloring Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-colors-by-prodalim.md) - [Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-6.md)