# Solar-Powered Sustainable Watches The Ocean Plastic Edition Watch is Made From Recycled Plastic By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-06-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-plastic-edition-watch References: [mvmt](https://www.mvmt.com/mens-watches/minimal-sport/ocean-plastic-edition/28000143.html) The MVMT Minimal Sport got an eco-friendly makeover in the form of the Ocean Plastic Edition Watch. The latest timepiece from the fashion accessory brand makes use of Matte Blue Tide Ocean Material made from reclaimed and recycled ocean plastic. Completing the sustainable feel, the Ocean Plastic Edition Watch features a solar panel under the dial which charges the watch's battery. The Ocean Plastic Edition Watch has an [ocean-inspired design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-glow) that manifests through its wavy patterning and blue-centered color scheme. The [dive watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwmod01-v2) has a 10 ATM water resistance so it can be worn while engaging in casual water activities like snorkeling or surfing. A portion of the proceeds from the limited-run timepiece supports the [Surfrider Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfrider-foundation-1), an ocean conservation non-profit organization. The Ocean Plastic Edition Watch launched on June 3rd, 2021, and is available on the MVMT site while quantities last. Image Credit: MVMT ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Accessories:** There is an increasing trend towards creating eco-friendly products and accessories such as solar-powered sustainable watches. - **Ocean Conservation Products:** There is a growing trend in creating products that help support ocean conservation projects or are made with ocean plastic, like the Ocean Plastic Edition Watch. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Fashion accessory brands are incorporating sustainable design elements into their products, like the use of recycled ocean plastic and solar-powered batteries, creating opportunities for sustainable fashion innovation. ### Where This Applies - **Eco-friendly Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessory industry can embrace eco-friendliness by creating products like sustainable watches made with recycled materials and powered by solar panels. - **Ocean Conservation Organizations:** There is an opportunity for non-profit organizations involved in ocean conservation to collaborate with fashion and accessory brands to promote sustainability through products like the Ocean Plastic Edition Watch. - **Renewable Energy Technology:** The use of solar-powered batteries in accessories can drive the trend towards renewable energy technology and create opportunities for innovation in the field. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ocean Plastic Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfrider-foundation-1.md) - [Adventurer-Backed Sustainable Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox.md) - [Sustainable Marine Plastic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulysse-nardin-1.md) - [Recycled Resin Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-g5600bg1.md) - [Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentum-udt-eclipse-synch-solar.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ruggest Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g5600bg5.md) - [Limited Eco-Friendly Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spb439.md) - [Aquatic-Themed Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-scubaqua.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Adventurous Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-abyss.md)