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# Recycled Rubber Roofing
The Eco-Friendly Euroshield Shingle System Offers a Great Alternative

By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-11 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-rubber-roofing
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/upcycled-roof-shingles-made-of-old-tires.html) & [euroshieldroofing](http://www.euroshieldroofing.com)

Looking at the photos of the Euroshield, I really can't believe that those shingles were crafted out of old vehicle tires. They look just like regular, old shingles to me. I guess that's the true beauty of this recycled rubber roofing--not only is it eco-friendly, but it doesn't actually look eco-friendly.

Developed by Euroshield, the recycled rubber roofing system was founded by Mr. Henry Kamphuis, who wanted to do his part to solve the overwhelming problem of old tires overflowing in landfills and dump sites.

Although I've seen some great [upcycled tire products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammut-loopinsulation) before, the recycled rubber roofing system by Euroshield definitely has to be one of the most practical. With four different looks (EuroSlate, EuroTile, EuroShake Hand-Split and EuroShake Taper-Sawn), the Euroshield recycled rubber roofing system is a great alternative to other shingles.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Recycled Rubber Roofing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced methods of recycling and repurposing rubber materials for roofing systems.
- **Eco-friendly Shingles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create sustainable roofing materials that offer the same aesthetic as traditional shingles.
- **Upcycled Tire Products:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore innovative ways to repurpose old tires in various industries beyond roofing.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Roofing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce eco-friendly alternatives to traditional roofing materials.
- **Sustainable Construction:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop eco-friendly solutions for building materials and practices.
- **Waste Management:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create advanced recycling technologies to tackle the problem of rubber waste.

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