# Eco Tween Fashion Kits The Fashion Angels Garbage to Glam Upcycling Product Lineup is Interactive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-lineup References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/garbage-to-glam-upcycling-named-2016-toy-of-the-year-award-finalist-300184039.html) & [fashionangels](http://www.fashionangels.com) Gen Z is becoming increasingly more focused on the environment, which is being referenced with products like the Fashion Angels Garbage to Glam Upcycling product lineup. Focused on enabling tweens to use garbage to create fashion items, the Fashion Angels Garbage to Glam Upcycling kits guide DIYers along in their quest for unique fashions. The Fashion Angels Garbage to Glam Upcycling product lineup features four different kits in total that each focus on upcycling a certain kind of household product. While one is focused on repurposing [plastic water bottles into jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited), another shows how old clothing can be reimagined as home decor or accessories. The Fashion Angels Garbage to Glam Upcycling kits were explained by the Founder and President of Fashion Angels, Goldi Miller, when she said, "The tweens we spoke with during the development of our Upcycling kits told us they are concerned with the health of the environment, and that being green and recycling are very important to them." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-tween Fashion:** Opportunity to create sustainable fashion experiences for environmentally-conscious Gen Z tweens. - **Upcycling Kits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to empower tweens to repurpose household items into unique fashion creations. - **Environmental Consciousness:** Growing trend of Gen Z recognizing the importance of recycling and being environmentally friendly. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Industry can explore eco-friendly fashion lines targeting environmentally-conscious tweens. - **DIY and Craft:** Opportunity for DIY craft industry to develop upcycling kits that promote creativity and sustainability. - **Environmental Education:** Rising demand for educational resources and tools that teach tweens about environmental sustainability and upcycling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [In-Store DIY Packaging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packaging-station.md) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md) - [Zero-Waste Hair Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-goblet.md)