# Recycled Gum Pillow Gumnetic Chewy Pad By cosio55 | Published 2007-09-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gum-pillow References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/chewy-pad-recycled-chewing-gum-for-better-back-support/) If you've ever wondered if there was a use for old gum, you've finally found the answer. The Gumnetic Chewy Pad is a concept from designer Anna Bullus aimed at cleaning up chewing gum found on streets. She creates pillows that are a combination of [recycled chewing gum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair) and bio resin, which can create a [cushion similar to memory foam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-stress-ball). **Implications** - The reuse of even the oddest materials is a growing fad in the design industry today, and is often referred to as [upcycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat). This serves the environmental concerns of the consumer, allowing for the utmost in easy, convenient participation in the eco movement for both consumer and company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Upcycling Materials:** The trend of upcycling odd materials like recycled chewing gum presents opportunities for designers to create innovative and sustainable products. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The growing fad of eco-friendly design encourages designers to find creative ways to address environmental concerns, such as repurposing waste materials like chewing gum. - **Sustainable Innovation:** Designers can explore sustainable innovation by incorporating recycled materials like chewing gum into their products, contributing to a circular economy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Product Design:** The upcycling trend provides opportunities for product designers to create unique and environmentally friendly products like the Gumnetic Chewy Pad. - **Sustainability:** The sustainable design industry can leverage the use of recycled materials, such as chewing gum, to develop innovative and eco-friendly solutions. - **Waste Management:** The upcycling of materials like chewing gum can disrupt the waste management industry by offering alternative solutions for dealing with waste products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Chewing Gum Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewing-gum-container.md) - [Chewing Gum Medication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medgum.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Chewing Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-free-gum.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Gum Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimini-chicles-gum.md) - [Paper Chewing Gum Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewing-gum-tube.md) - [Plant-Powered Sugarless Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refresh-gum.md) - [Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-soil-daybed.md) - [Dust-Based Soft Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/done-dusted.md) - [Remineralizing Chewing Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remineralizing-chewing-gum.md)