# Eco Video Hosting Sites The 'Skilly' Website Aims to Specialize in the Environmental Area By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2013-06-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skillly References: [good.is](http://www.good.is/posts/skillly-com-is-the-youtube-of-sustainability) & [wethetrees](http://www.wethetrees.com/campaigns/skilllycom--sustainable-skills-learning) Skillly, a hand-picked tutorial site for environmentally friendly videos, is making its fundraising debut. The video declares that in today's world we need to "re-skill for a resilient future; it's time to get Skillly." The video-hosting site would feature smart videos that show people how to live a more natural and eco-friendly life. Ultimately, Skillly aims to be "a way to find content about natural living without having to sort through [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarespace-video-playback) or [Vimeo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vimeo)." As the environmental movement grows and branches out into more areas, this is an interesting take on reaching people and spreading eco-messages online. Currently, the Skillly site is in its crowd-sourced fundraising stage on We the Trees and is attempting to find its footing with the online community. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Environmental Tutorial Videos:** The trend towards environmentally friendly living opens opportunities for video hosting sites that specialize in providing tutorial videos on eco-lifestyle practices. - **Niche Video Hosting Platforms:** The rise of specialized video hosting sites like Skillly presents disruptive innovation opportunities in catering to specific content niches and offering curated platforms. - **Crowdfunding for Niche Platforms:** The use of crowdfunding platforms like We the Trees to raise funds for niche video-hosting sites such as Skillly highlights the potential of alternative financing models for specialized online ventures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eco-lifestyle:** The eco-lifestyle industry can benefit from collaborating with video hosting sites like Skillly to promote sustainable practices and provide educational content to a wider audience. - **Online Video Streaming:** The online video streaming industry can explore opportunities in niche video hosting platforms by incorporating specialized content curation and targeting specific interest groups. - **Crowdfunding:** The crowdfunding industry can evolve to support and empower niche platforms like Skillly by providing alternative financing options for innovative ideas catering to unique content niches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Career Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-job-boards.md) - [Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-optimizer.md) - [Business-Focused Environmental Responsibility Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildsight.md) - [Eco AI Chats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthly-insight.md) - [Food-Based Video Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodvid.md) - [Workplace Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeskylls.md) - [Subscription-Based Climate Action Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-action-platform.md) - [Monetizable Video Hosting Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarespace-video-playback.md) - [Educational Video Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symvol.md)