# Upcycled Stationary Sound Systems The Pulpop MP3 Speaker is Made from Recycled Paper Pulp By Michael Hines | Published 2012-05-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulpop-mp3-speaker References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/recycled-pulp-fashioned-doughnut-shaped-pulpop-mp3-speakers.html) & [mollaspace](http://www.mollaspace.com/shop/pulpop-mp3-speaker.html) The Pulpop MP3 Speaker is an eco-friendly speaker made entirely out of recycled paper pulp. The doughnut-shaped speaker was created by Balance Wu Design. The paper pulp is tougher than typical paper, having gone through a lengthy molding and shaping process. The doughnut-shaped design of the Pulpop MP3 Speaker is intentional. Sound doesn't travel well through paper, but the circular design of the speaker allows tunes to come out sounding crisp, clear and loud. The speaker is recharged via USB and comes equipped with a 3.5mm input jack. The Pulpop MP3 Speaker is available now for $56. That may sound a little steep, but not when you realize that the Pulpop is probably the cheapest biodegradable speaker on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Audio Products:** Opportunity for creating more sustainable and environmentally friendly audio devices. - **Upcycled Material Innovations:** Opportunity to explore new ways of using upcycled materials for innovative product designs. - **Biodegradable Speaker Market:** Opportunity to tap into the growing market for biodegradable speakers and audio systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore sustainable options for audio products. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** There is potential for innovation in recycling and waste management industries to support the production of upcycled materials. - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Audio equipment manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for biodegradable speakers and develop eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Waste Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomi.md) - [Recycled Plastic Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-portable-speakers.md) - [Loud Oval-Structured Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicboom-speaker.md) - [Repairable 3D-Printed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-hardware-ttd3000.md) - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Geometric Foldable Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1.md) - [Repairable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-speaker.md) - [Opulent Living Space Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldmund-pulp-bluetooth-speaker-set.md) - [Mushroom-Core Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoaudio.md)