# Roadkill Jewelry 'Roadquill' Line Recycles Porcupine Quills for Macabre Eco-Accessories By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadquill-jewelry-roadkill References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/01/sustainable-roadkill-jewelry.php) & [roadquill](http://www.roadquill.ca/) Amy Nugent is a Vancouver-based [jewelry artisan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs) whose prime medium for her 'Roadquill' line is the porcupine quills she personally collects from the roadkill on area highways. Yep, roadkill. Talk about recycling! Amy Nugent's 'Roadquill' cuff bracelets have been so successful that the artist has expanded her line to include [eco-friendly jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyrrha-x-wicked) from other types of roadkill and gallery artwork of roadkill. Although a bit macabre, the items in Nugent's 'Roadkill' line are also beautiful in their simplicity. Click through the gallery above to see items from the 'Roadkill' collection as well as the porcupine quills' progression from roadkill to ravishing accessory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Jewelry:** Using materials that would otherwise go to waste creates sustainable and trendy accessories - **Upcycling:** The rising popularity of upcycling promotes using unconventional materials for new purposes - **Simplicity in Design:** The beauty of minimalism in design is captured through this macabre yet elegant jewelry line ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry has the potential to incorporate more sustainable practices through upcycling and eco-friendly materials - **Art:** The art industry can explore unconventional materials and themes to create innovative and unique works of art - **Sustainability:** The trend towards sustainability and eco-friendliness applies to all fields, with a growing demand for creative solutions to waste reduction ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [QSR-Themed Premium Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litter-and-glamour-collection.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md)