# Reused Windshield Greenhouses Sebastien Ramirez Makes Greenhouse Out of Car Windows By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sebastien-ramirez References: [greenopolis](http://greenopolis.com/goblog/green-groove/recycled-windshield-greenhouse-sebastien-ramirez-built) & [cyberarchi](http://www.cyberarchi.com/) Recycled windshields are a great way to use something seemingly useless and make it part of something special. Known as 'la serre' in French, a greenhouse in your garden can bring a sense of pride to your home, while also helping to promote a more eco-friendly environment. Sebastien Ramirez created this fantastic greenhouse out of old car windshields, and we couldn't be more impressed by his ingenuity. Check out more of the Sebastien Ramirez creation above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 82% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Greenhouses:** Reusing materials like old car windshields to create greenhouses can be a sustainable trend in agriculture and gardening. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Creating innovative designs using recycled materials like windshields can drive the trend towards more environmentally friendly products. - **Upcycling:** Transforming waste materials into valuable products, such as windshields turned into greenhouses, is a growing trend in the sustainable lifestyle movement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture and Gardening:** The agriculture and gardening industry can benefit from innovative and sustainable solutions like recycled greenhouses made from car windshields. - **Construction and Design:** The construction and design industry can explore eco-friendly design practices using reclaimed materials like old windshields to create innovative structures. - **Sustainable Living:** The sustainable living industry can leverage the upcycling trend by promoting and offering innovative products and solutions made from recycled materials like windshields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vaulted Glass Roofed Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-vidrio.md) - [Recycled Glass Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-etron.md) - [Retro Gabled Greenhouse Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-wiz.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md) - [Pyramid-Roof Glass Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pavilion.md) - [Greenhouse-Topped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Sustainable Car Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-harvest-wind.md) - [Inflatable Modular Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havn.md)