# Recycled Skateboard Bottle Openers This Bottle Opener is Made by Hand from Broken Skateboards. By Jeff Gray | Published 2014-03-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle-skateboard-bottle-opener References: [etsy](http://www.etsy/shop/scene3) & [s3bs](http://www.s3bs.com/recycles) Scene3 recycled skateboard bottle openers are just one of the items we make from [broken skateboard decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia). the company uses almost the entire skateboard deck in the recycling process. From three broken skateboards, they can make one cutting board, 6 drink coasters, several bottle openers, a bunch of keychains and a pile of shavings. Scene 3 makes everything by hand in the back hallway of Scene3, our [skateboard and bicycle shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames). By creating new products from broken, or trashed material, Scene 3 is extending the life useful life of consumed goods. It's important to consider the impact of the goods you purchase and the brands you support, and Scene3 is a good example of a more responsible company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling:** Scene3's recycled skateboard bottle openers exemplify the trend of upcycling discarded materials into new products, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. - **Circular Economy:** By using almost the entire skateboard deck in the recycling process, Scene3 contributes to the circular economy by minimizing resource consumption and maximizing value creation. - **Handmade Artisan Goods:** Scene3's handmade bottle openers showcase the trend of consumers seeking unique, handcrafted products that bring an element of artistry and authenticity into their daily lives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The sustainable manufacturing industry can leverage Scene3's approach to repurposing and recycling materials to create innovative, eco-friendly products with reduced environmental impacts. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can explore collaborations with Scene3 to tap into the growing consumer demand for sustainable, upcycled products, offering unique and eco-conscious options to their customers. - **Craftsmanship and Artistic Production:** The craftsmanship and artistic production industry can learn from Scene3's handmade process to create one-of-a-kind, artisanal goods that appeal to consumers seeking individuality and high-quality craftsmanship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-opener.md) - [Dynamic Mechanical Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-k.md) - [Decorative Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-bottle-opener1.md) - [Smart Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bottle-opener.md) - [Plastic Bottle Recycling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-strip-cutter.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md)