# Booze Barrel Swings The Recycled Swing State 'Retired Wine Barrel Swing' By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-wine-barrel-swing References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/31526/) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=19019) The 'Retired Wine Barrel Swing' sets are a great way to [recycle old seemingly useless objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) into great fun-filled things. The swing set actually looks like a regular old swing set, but you can have even more fun knowing you're doing something beneficial for the environment. The 'Retired Wine Barrel Swing' sets comes with two chains and carabiners to hang the swing from wherever you want. I would buy this just to say that I have a swing made from [old wine barrels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotterdam-urban-winery), who else has a swing set that cool? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Recreation:** The recycled wine barrel swing set exemplifies the drive for bio-degradable novelties. - **Upcycling:** Transforming waste materials into an upmarket swing is an example of upcycling for products. - **Green Marketing:** Creating eco-friendly products and employing environmentally sound processes display the concern for sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Wine barrel swing set is an ideal home decor ensemble that is practical and eco-friendly, making it an excellent proposition - **Wine Production:** The recycled wine barrel swing set demonstrates a commitment to environmental responsibility, a message that winemakers can embrace. - **Amusement Equipment Manufacturing:** New renewable sources of production or other sustainable materials in building portable and fun amusements could be a disruptive innovation in the sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Outdoor Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-swing.md) - [Dual-Function Play Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy.md) - [Playground-Inspired Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-seat.md) - [Customizable Outdoor Play Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-swings.md) - [Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-playsets.md) - [Recycled Mini Golf Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-golf-course.md) - [Whiskey Barrel-Decorated Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laizhou-bar.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md)