# Egg Carton Amplifiers Sustainable Speakers Fill Low-Tech Shells with Hi-Tech Features By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-speakers References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Sustainable-Speakers/2977975) This set of Sustainable Speakers differs greatly from the typical sleekness you might be used to of electronics. No plastic nor metal make up the body of the sound system components because the designer instead prioritized for more eco-friendly materiality. Facundo Elias's concept involves making use of [recycled cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econik-1851) to sculpt the shells of these [egg-shaped amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique). They even take on the rough yet soft texture of the familiar egg carton. The benefits of employing this unconventional fabric for the body of these devices are manifold. They firstly improve upon the common electronics manufacturing process by reusing and reducing waste. The wireless-enabled Sustainable Speakers also embody a discernible lightness for better flexibility of use, weighed down simply by their specialized audio components. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Speakers:** Opportunity for companies to create speakers using eco-friendly materials like recycled cardboard. - **Reuse and Reduction:** Opportunity to improve electronics manufacturing process by reusing and reducing waste. - **Wireless-enabled Devices:** Opportunity to create flexible, lightweight devices with wireless capabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Opportunity for electronics manufacturers to adopt eco-friendly materials and processes. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** Opportunity to develop recycling and waste reduction solutions for the electronics industry. - **Audio and Sound Systems:** Opportunity for companies to innovate in the design and functionality of wireless speakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom-Core Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoaudio.md) - [Recycled Waste Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomi.md) - [Sustainable Speaker Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-packaging.md) - [Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-intelligent.md) - [Repairable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-speaker.md) - [Swappable Component Floor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loudt-musegg.md) - [Eco‑modular Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd-speaker.md) - [Textured Acoustic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhapsody.md) - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md)