# Waste Wood-Transformed Toys Alicucio Creates Noble Toys and Furnishings the Old-Fashioned Way By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-06-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-toys References: [kidsroomzoom](http://kidsroomzoom.com/2011/06/14/please-smile/) & [alicucio](http://www.alicucio.com/products.html) The recycled toys of Arcangelo Favata, the sculptor behind Alicucio, are made of waste wood and intend to teach children how rubbish can be transformed into beautiful toys with craft and a big amount of love. According to Alicucio "Rubish does not exist in nature, because everything can have another life". This is a sublime concept in the era of disposable plastic toys. The 'From rubbish to Love for Things' collection fully represents the eco-design brand, which offers a wide range of [recycled design objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa). The 'wood machines' are a series of wooden photo-machines that recreate the shapes of their "adult parents." 'Lallo' instead represents a double-transformation. It is one of the waste wood-recycled toys series and takes the form of a wooden horse with wheels that transforms into a table and holder. The recycled materials include a pallet, a rope, compressed wood shreds and a broom handle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Toys:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative and eco-friendly toys using waste materials. - **Eco-design:** Potential for companies to develop sustainable and environmentally-friendly design objects. - **Upcycling:** Chance for businesses to repurpose waste wood and other materials into new and functional products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Innovation in the toy manufacturing industry by incorporating sustainable and recycled materials. - **Furniture Design:** Opportunities for furniture designers to create unique and eco-friendly pieces using upcycled materials. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Growth potential for companies focused on developing and marketing environmentally-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md)