# Eco-Focused Smartphone Protectors The 'KURQ' Sustainable Smartphone Case is Made with Cork By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-smartphone-case References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/sustainable-phone-case/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rutgerhoogvliet/kurq-the-phone-case-that-helps-the-planet?ref=eg9du1&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) Device protectors are often made with plastic and/or additional synthetic components, so the 'KURQ' sustainable smartphone case is positioned as a more eco-friendly alternative for users to choose. The case is crafted from a mix of [cork and recycled plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box) that work together to protect the device from a range of damage opportunities including drops or bumps. The case measures in at just 1.7mm in thickness to make it compatible for use with [wireless chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-4-charging-case), and is naturally water repellent, anti-static and anti-allergenic. The 'KURQ' sustainable smartphone case maintains a unique design finish due to the natural cork therein, which will have no two protectors look quite the same to enhance them with a natural sense of individuality for users to appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Smartphone Accessories:** There is a growing trend towards eco-friendly smartphone accessories like the 'KURQ' sustainable smartphone case. - **Use of Natural Materials in Consumer Electronics:** The use of natural materials like cork in consumer electronics is a trend that is gaining popularity. - **Slim and Protective Smartphone Cases:** There is a trend towards slim and protective smartphone cases like the 1.7mm 'KURQ' sustainable smartphone case. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics is an industry that can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunities offered by the use of eco-friendly and natural materials like the 'KURQ' sustainable smartphone case. - **Sustainable Products:** The 'KURQ' sustainable smartphone case is an example of a sustainable product and a disruptive innovation opportunity for the sustainable products industry. - **Smartphone Accessories:** The smartphone accessories industry can take advantage of the trend towards slim and protective smartphone cases like the 'KURQ' sustainable smartphone case. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoblvd-mojave-collection.md) - [Compostable Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-bio-phone-case.md) - [Plant-Based Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-plantcore.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md) - [Sustainable Tactile Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic-case.md) - [Recycled Plastic Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-phone-case.md) - [Recycled Material Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclear-case.md) - [Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases.md) - [Impact Protection Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bounce-case.md)