# Tropical Tire Swings Recycled Creations' Designs Include Bird Planters & Playground Equipment By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-11-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-creations References: [recycledcreations](http://www.recycledcreations.com/) & [originaltireswings](http://www.originaltireswings.com/AboutUs.html) Jeff Lehman’s business, Recycled Creations, turns old tires into colorful tropical bird planters, recycled tire horse swings, [standing tire planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-pak-and-keter), and other items. Each unique item is handcrafted from [recycled tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair). Some are painted, others are left black. Not only does Lehman fabricate his own designs at Recycled Creations, since 2008 he has headed up the operations of [Wildlife Creations International, Inc.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomorrows-vintage) in order to continue the legacy work of Wildlife Creations founder, Patrick Palumbo who died in 2007. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Creations:** Exploring innovative ways to repurpose materials and create unique products through the art of recycling. - **Tropical Tire Swings:** Designing playful and environmentally-friendly tire swings inspired by tropical themes. - **Handcrafted Tire Art:** Embracing the craftsmanship of creating unique items from recycled tires, adding value and appeal to discarded materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Creating a market for eco-friendly home decor by transforming tires into vibrant and functional pieces. - **Recreational Equipment:** Disrupting the traditional playground equipment industry by introducing environmentally-conscious and whimsical tire swings. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** Innovating in the field of recycling by finding new applications for discarded tires and reducing waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playground-Inspired Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-seat.md) - [Customizable Outdoor Play Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-swings.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Curvaceous Outdoor Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-swing.md) - [Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-playsets.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Recycled Plastic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristol-plastic-factory.md)