# Upcycled Water Bottle Gardens The PET Tree is a Vertical Garden for Eco-Conscious Urbanites By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-tree References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/pet-tree-project-reuse-water-bottles-create-garden-backyard.html) & [greendotawards](http://www.greendotawards.com/winners/zoom2.php?eid=3-279-10&uid=2225438&count=0&cat=Other) The PET Tree is a conceptual [urban gardening kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantafrom-smart-indoor-garden) designed by DESIGNNOBIS. The PET Tree is designed to get urbanites gardening and upcycling at the same time, using plastic bottles as flowerpots. The PET Tree uses [old plastic bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bough-pot) cut in half for planters. The system runs vertically to help conserve space. The kit filters water from the plants from the top down so constant watering isn't needed. A plastic covering also comes with the kit to create a mini-greenhouse. An urban garden that is easy to assemble is a great way to get those living in the city gardening. Here's hoping this design pops up in gardening centers of hardware stores sometime soon as it would make a killer Christmas gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling:** The trend towards upcycling is an opportunity for businesses to create eco-friendly products that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Vertical Gardening:** The trend toward compact, space-saving urban gardening solutions creates opportunities for businesses to develop new gardening products that are easy to assemble and convenient for consumers with limited space. - **Sustainability:** The growing demand for sustainable products presents an opportunity for businesses to develop environmentally-friendly solutions that address the needs of consumers who are concerned about the impact of their consumption on the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Gardening:** The home gardening industry can capitalize on the trend towards vertical gardening by developing easy-to-assemble and convenient garden kits for consumers with limited outdoor space. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The trend towards upcycling presents an opportunity for companies in the eco-friendly products industry to create innovative products that use recycled materials and appeal to consumers who are concerned about the impact of their consumption on the environment. - **Hardware Stores:** Hardware stores can take advantage of the trend towards compact urban gardening solutions by offering a range of gardening products that are easy to assemble and designed specifically for consumers with limited space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Pet Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pot-concept.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Recycled Packaging Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-pak-and-keter.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowpear-mini-bench.md) - [Building Block Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-planterior.md) - [Self-Watering Compact Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patella-crescenda.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md)