# Recycled Plastic Phone Cases OtterBox's Core Series Helps to Reduce Plastic Waste By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-01-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-phone-case References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/durable-protective-recycled-new-sustainable-case-from-otterbox-301469530.html) & [otterbox](http://otterbox.com/community-giving)  The Core Series by [OtterBox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-leather-embroidery-collection) introduces [recycled plastic phone cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic-case) that are mindfully constructed and packaged for plastic waste reduction. These protective device cases made from recycled plastics represent steps towards a more sustainable future and the designs were created to support the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case) and its MagSafe systems. The eye-catching designs are easily added to smartphones and they can be found in two styles (dark and light profiles for different aesthetic tastes) with grippy textures. As part of the company's ongoing commitment to reducing plastic waste, the phone cases in the Core Series are not just made with recycled materials; these phone cases are presented in blue bin-approved recyclable packaging that can be disposed of in curbside commingled recycling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Phone Cases:** Phone accessory companies could create more eco-friendly phone case options by using recycled materials. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Companies could reduce their carbon footprint by using recyclable and eco-friendly packaging materials. - **Magsafe-compatible Phone Cases:** Phone accessory companies can design cases compatible with new device features to stay relevant in the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry could benefit from incorporating sustainable practices into their manufacturing processes. - **Retail/e-commerce:** Retailers and e-commerce businesses could offer more eco-friendly products to meet the growing demand for sustainable options. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies could implement more efficient and sustainable practices to reduce their negative environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-plantcore.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md) - [Recycled Material Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclear-case.md) - [Recycled Material Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-6-phone-case.md) - [Repairable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case.md) - [Compostable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoblvd-mojave-collection.md) - [Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases.md) - [Impact Protection Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bounce-case.md) - [Embroidered Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-leather-embroidery-collection.md)