# Biodegradable Greeting Cards The Plantable Card by Niko Niko Turns into a Bunch of Wildflowers By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-card References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/11/plantable-wildflower-holiday-cards.html) & [nikoniko.nl](http://www.nikoniko.nl/) With all of the wrapping paper, ribbons and cards that are bought, used and then discarded at a whim, Christmas is definitely not the most eco-friendly time of the year; yet the Plantable Card hopes to change that one card at a time. As its apt name suggests, the Plantable Card can be planted to grow a bunch of wildflower after it is open, read and appreciated. The sentiments of the card essentially lives forever in a beautiful way. Created by Niko Niko, the Plantable Card comes on the heels of the company's [Throw & Grow Confetti](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-confetti), which also turned into flowers. Founded by Sofie Los and Saskia Clarijs, Niko Niko sets good standards for the season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Biodegradable Greeting Cards:** The trend of biodegradable greeting cards presents an opportunity for companies to offer eco-friendly alternatives in the card industry. - **Plantable Cards:** The trend of plantable cards opens up innovative opportunities for businesses to combine sustainable materials and sentimental gift-giving. - **Eco-friendly Gift Wrapping:** The trend of eco-friendly gift wrapping allows companies to explore innovative solutions for reducing waste during special occasions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Card Industry:** The card industry can embrace the trend of biodegradable greeting cards to meet the growing demand for sustainable alternatives. - **Gift Industry:** The gift industry has an opportunity to incorporate plantable cards into their product offerings, providing customers with sustainable and meaningful options. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can tap into the trend of eco-friendly gift wrapping to develop innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for various occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plantable Seed-Infused Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalebi.md) - [Biodegradable Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sow-co-bonsai-tree.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-worlds-plantable-pencils.md) - [Biodegradable Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-decor-collection.md) - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Convenient Online Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-tree-cards.md) - [Eco-Friendly Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolvable-gift-wrap.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Zero-Waste Seedling Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bough-pot.md)