# Dirt as Souvenirs The State Dirt Company Sells Authentic Dirt from Around the U.S. By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-09 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-dirt References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/10/06/state-dirt/) & [statedirt](http://www.statedirt.com/index.php) You haven't seen [strange souvenirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Memory-Vault) until you've seen State Dirt. The State Dirt Company will provide you with a jar of genuine dirt from [34 states](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/only-in-your-state). State Dirt comes in different sizes and prices and is sure to be a hit with [geologists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineral-collection). I honestly can't see a reason to buy dirt in such a small quantity and for such a high price, but to each his own. Check out a few sample containers of dirt in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | 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) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Souvenirs:** The trend of customized souvenirs allows businesses to offer unique and personal memorabilia, catering to individual preferences and interests. - **Niche Collectibles:** The rise of niche collectibles presents opportunities for businesses to tap into specific interests and passions, creating a dedicated community and market. - **Unconventional Tourism:** The trend of unconventional tourism opens doors for businesses to offer offbeat experiences and products that cater to adventurous and unique travel desires. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by catering to the demand for unconventional, niche experiences and products. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can capitalize on the trend of customized souvenirs, providing a platform for businesses to offer personalized and unique memorabilia to a global customer base. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can leverage the trend of niche collectibles, catering to specific interests and creating dedicated communities and markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Dessert Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-dirt-cake.md) - [Alphabet DIY Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/succulent-letter-diy-kit.md) - [Artisanal Soap Discovery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discovery-soap-set.md) - [Earthy Frozen Chocolate Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-dirt-pie-blizzard.md) - [Collectible Condiment Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucemerica.md) - [Humorous Pothole-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut-pothole-doughnut.md) - [Coal-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-merry-frickn-christmas-box.md) - [Story-Driven Souvenirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Memory-Vault.md) - [Purpose-Driven Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirtbag-bar.md)