# Stunning Upcycled Portable Speakers Gomi Used Non-Recyclable Waste for Its Latest Product Range By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonrecyclable-waste References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/24/gomi-speaker-plastic-waste-design/) & [gomi.design](https://www.gomi.design/) Common materials like plastic bags, bubble wrap, among other things are deemed as non-recyclable waste by the relevant UK council. Brighton-based design studio [Gomi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomi) chooses to challenge this notion with its latest range of [stylish portable speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd). The chic collection is not only incredibly aesthetically pleasing, but it also makes use of the aforementioned materials. That is, the speakers are an amalgamation of non-recyclable waste. More specifically, each of Gomi's Bluetooth-enabled products equates to about 100 plastic bags of waste that was deemed non-reusable. In addition, Gomi's portable speakers also have an incredibly chic exterior. Rectangular in shape, the products feature a unique marble print that has been done by hand. Ultimately, the project "intercepts a waste stream that would otherwise be landfilled or incinerate." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Non-recyclable Waste:** Design studios are upcycling non-recyclable waste to create aesthetically pleasing products, disrupting traditional waste management practices. - **Sustainable Product Design:** The use of non-recyclable waste as a material in product design is driving sustainable innovation in the product manufacturing industry. - **Handcrafted Aesthetics:** Designers are incorporating unique, handcrafted aesthetics in products to appeal to conscious consumers, opening doors for artisanal and localized manufacturing opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has opportunities to redefine their production processes and incorporate sustainable materials in product design to appeal to conscious consumers. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing industries have an opportunity to incorporate sustainable materials in their production processes to reduce waste and environmental impact while creating unique products. - **Design:** The design industry has opportunities to integrate sustainable and handcrafted aesthetics in product manufacturing, creating unique products and disrupting traditions in waste management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Waste Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomi.md) - [Renewable Material Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together.md) - [Eco‑modular Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd-speaker.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bamboo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-together-2.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Repairable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-speaker.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md)