# Carboard Bicycles Save The Environment And Reduce Theft By thischick | Published 2008-06-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-the-environment-and-reduce-theft-with-a-carboard-bicycle References: [bbc](http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2008/06/13/160608_cardboard_bike_feature.shtml) Product design student Phil Bridge has come up with a way to reduce bicycle theft and save the environment. His solution is a unique [cardboard bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane). He's unveiled his creation in hopes that funding will be made available to him to commercially produce the bike for a fraction of the cost of regular bikes. The bike is made out of [industrial strength cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos) and is strong and sturdy as well as waterproofed during manufacturing and Mr. Bridge claims that even if it rains, the structural integrity of the bike will remain intact. I'm not so sure I'd want to test out that theory, but it's a unique way of looking at saving the environment and going green while hopefully reducing bicycle theft. There is a great video of the bicycle in action [here](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7457220.stm). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cardboard Bicycles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions using alternative materials like cardboard. - **Reducing Bicycle Theft:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative anti-theft mechanisms and technologies to address the growing problem of bicycle theft. - **Environmentally Friendly Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly products using sustainable materials and manufacturing processes for a greener future. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the transportation industry by introducing lightweight and affordable alternatives to traditional bicycles. - **Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Disrupt the security industry by developing advanced anti-theft solutions specifically designed for bicycles. - **Product Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the product manufacturing industry by adopting sustainable materials and processes to reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Recycled Plastic Waste Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igusbike.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Plastic-Forward Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike.md) - [Plant Fibre-Based E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummingbird-flax.md) - [Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle.md) - [Airless Bicycle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airless-bicycle-tires.md)