# Upcycled Bike Accessories The Re-Circle Jewelry Collection From Regenesi are Pearl Reflectors By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-circle-jewelry-collection References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBtFTF2ii7U) & [regenesi](http://www.regenesi.com/en/shop/jewelry-fashion.html) The Re-Circle Jewelry collection is a stylish upcycled line of adornments that have been transformed into [mother of pearl-like pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-pearl) from [old bike lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames). The shell-like jewelry is made from a slew of different old plastics, mainly bike reflectors and bag handles. The Re-Circle Jewelry Collection is a great way to look stylish while helping the environment by being aware of the product's origins. These designs make being eco-friendly an easy undertaking. **Implications** - Consumers appreciate [upcycled products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-suit-gundam-seed) because they do not wish to contribute to the planet's already-alarming environmental problems. With the proliferation of environmental studies permeating North American media outlets, environmental issues now weigh heavily on consumers' minds. Corporations looking to attract planet-conscious consumers should consider implementing green initiatives into their products and wares. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling:** The trend of upcycling old materials into stylish new products, such as the Re-Circle Jewelry collection, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses looking to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The trend towards sustainable fashion, reflected in the upcycled jewelry collection, presents an opportunity for businesses to differentiate themselves and appeal to consumers prioritizing environmentally-friendly purchasing decisions. - **Circular Economy:** As the circular economy gains traction, the Regenesi Re-Circle Jewelry collection demonstrates a potential opportunity for businesses to incorporate upcycling into their products and reduce waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable and upcycled materials like those used in the Re-Circle Jewelry collection in their designs and products, which can help differentiate their brand and attract eco-conscious consumers. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The trend towards eco-consciousness and sustainable living creates an opportunity for businesses to develop and market products like the Re-Circle Jewelry collection to appeal to environmentally aware consumers. - **Cycling and Sports Equipment:** The cycling and sports equipment industry can explore possibilities to incorporate upcycled materials into their products, such as using old bike reflectors in the Re-Circle Jewelry collection, as a means to reduce waste and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Apparel Brand Category Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ref-jewelry.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md)