# Bicycle Tube Elastics These Plattfuss Rubber Bands are for the Eco-Conscious Businessperson By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plattfuss-rubber-bands References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/office/plattfuss-rubber-bands/) & [plasticashop](http://www.plasticashop.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=PLTFS&Category_Code=NS) Although these Plattfuss Rubber Bands may not have the child-like appeal of Silly Bandz, they are certainly stationary pieces that people should be proud to own. Made form [recycled bicycle tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tray210), it will bring you, your home and even your office into a more environmentally friendly atmosphere. Priced at $7.00 a package, there are 70 Plattfuss Rubber Bands in each. Made in Switzerland, bicycles are truly doing their part to save the world, one [elastic band](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces) at a time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Products:** Opportunity for businesses to create and market eco-friendly products made from recycled materials, such as bicycle tubes. - **Eco-conscious Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly office supplies, like Plattfuss Rubber Bands. - **Circular Economy:** Opportunity for businesses to adopt a circular economy approach by repurposing waste materials, such as bicycle tubes, into useful products like rubber bands. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** Stationery industry can explore the production of eco-friendly office supplies, including rubber bands made from recycled bicycle tubes. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Sustainable manufacturing industry can incorporate the use of recycled materials, like bicycle tubes, to create innovative products with a reduced environmental impact. - **Green Products:** Green products industry can promote and sell environmentally friendly items, like Plattfuss Rubber Bands, to cater to the growing market demand for sustainable office supplies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zero-Waste Hair Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-goblet.md) - [Silicone Eco-Friendly Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexi-bands.md) - [Sustainable Sports Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-brace.md) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Sustainable Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic.md) - [Plant-Based Leather Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclassic-apple-watch-band.md) - [Sustainably-Packaged Compact Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondraker.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabercastells.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md)