# Recycled Billboard Bags Eco-Friendly Purses Made From City Advertisement By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-billboard-bags-eco-friendly References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/new-fashion-collection-made-out-of-recycled-advertising-billboards.html) & [artecnicainc](http://www.artecnicainc.com/) Design company Artecnica has created these super sturdy eco bags from recycled billboard advertisements. Billboards have always been a cause for controversy in the environmental world where many feel billboards invade city spaces and contribute to too much waste. Artecninca's solution was to create an eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing and useful bag. Artecninca is a design company whose eco collection solely uses material from the recycled billboards of [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-skin-leather-boots), [Absolut Vodka](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-based-bottles) and [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket). **Implications** - Companies that offer their clients functional, stylish and environmentally friendly products will appeal to an eco-conscious consumer group. Consumers will be very willing to invest in those products that not only complement their green lifestyles, but that also offer a unique and original design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Products:** The trend of offering functional, stylish, and environmentally friendly products appeals to an eco-conscious consumer group. - **Upcycling:** The growing trend of using recycled materials, such as billboard advertisements, to create new and unique products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The trend in the fashion industry towards creating eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design:** The design industry has an opportunity to create innovative and unique products using recycled materials like billboards. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can explore new ways to repurpose billboard advertisements, such as creating eco-friendly bags. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the demand for sustainable fashion by using recycled materials in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md)