# Biodegradable Rain Gear The Plantable Potato Raincoat is Educational & Eco-Friendly By Rachel | Published 2009-06-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-raincoat-equilicua References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/06/spud-plantable-raincoat-made-from-potatoes.php) & [equilicua](http://www.equilicua.com/shop_tienda.htm) Equilicuá has created a raincoat that is so eco-friendly, you can plant it when you’re done with it. The Plantable Raincoat is made out of bioplastics, which are made from potato starch. The potato raincoat is entirely biodegradable and compost friendly! The design by Equilicuá reads “I was a Potato” on the front of the coat, and also has info printed on it that explains how a potato turned into a coat. Even better, the raincoat has seeds inside of it so that when it is composted, plants will grow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Biodegradable Rain Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing biodegradable rain gear to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products. - **Educational Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating educational designs for products that not only serve their primary purpose but also provide information and increase awareness about environmental issues. - **Compostable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the potential of using compostable materials in the fashion industry to reduce waste and promote circular economy practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the fashion industry by developing sustainable and biodegradable clothing options that align with environmentally conscious consumer preferences. - **Educational Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing educational products that combine functionality with educational value, providing consumers with both useful tools and valuable knowledge. - **Bioplastics Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investing in research and development of bioplastics as a viable alternative to traditional plastics, offering eco-friendly solutions across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Food Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-coating.md) - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Biodegradable Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sow-co-bonsai-tree.md) - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-worlds-plantable-pencils.md) - [Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-packaging-concept.md) - [Zero-Waste Seedling Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bough-pot.md) - [100% Recyclable Lab Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lab-coat.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md)