# Budding Banks The Seed Safe by Marti Guixe is for Seeds, Not Coins By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-safe References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/seed-bank-helps-make-environment-richer.html) & [guixe](http://www.guixe.com/products/ALESSI/Seed_Safe.html) Money might make the world go round, but Alessi shows with this Seed Safe that nature is far more important. Instead of recklessly throwing away [fruit pits and vegetable seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories), Alessi encourages us to save seeds via a [piggy bank-inspired jar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physical-vault) so that we might plant them later in the near future. A simple concept and design, the Seed Safe features varying cutouts that take the shape of different seeds. Not only does the Seed Safe shed light on the need to change our wasteful habits, it is also a [great decor addition to any home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Seed-saving:** Explore new ways to encourage and facilitate seed-saving to promote sustainable agriculture and biodiversity. - **Waste Reduction:** Find innovative solutions to reduce waste in everyday activities and encourage more eco-conscious habits. - **Functional Decor:** Combine functionality and aesthetics in home decor to create unique and purposeful design pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture:** Integrate technology and design into the agriculture industry to promote sustainable farming practices and seed-saving initiatives. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Develop new strategies and products in the environmental sustainability industry to reduce waste and encourage more eco-friendly habits. - **Home Decor:** Innovate in the home decor industry by creating functional and sustainable pieces that align with consumers' desire for both practicality and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wishing Well-Inspired Coin Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-bank-concept.md) - [Digital Currency Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-piggy-bank-concept.md) - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Eco-Friendly Wishing Well Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishing-feed.md) - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [3D-Printed Reforestation Seed Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disperseed.md) - [Plant-Friendly Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacecrop.md)