# Eco-Conscious Eateries This Taiwan Cardboard Restaurant Uses Eco-Friendly Furniture By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwan-cardboard-restaurant References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/pics-taiwans-cardboard-themed-restaurant.html) & [shanzai](http://www.shanzai.com/index.php/bandit-gadgets/media-players/766-freaky-friday-carton-king) I was wondering where all the cardboard furniture Trend Hunter featured went, and I don't have to look any farther than this [Taiwan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grass-turtle-pizza) cardboard restaurant. They must have stocked up on every piece of [eco-friendly home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa) out there to pull this theme off. The Taiwan cardboard restaurant is essentially outfitted entirely out of, well, cardboard. Simply look at the photos above and you'll even see [cardboard table toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table). Based in Taichung, it also features iconic cardboard creations such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Eiffel Tower. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Restaurant Design:** By using eco-friendly furniture made of cardboard, restaurants can significantly reduce their environmental impact and appeal to eco-conscious customers. - **Cardboard Furniture Trend:** The rising popularity of cardboard furniture presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique and environmentally friendly spaces. - **Creative Upcycling:** The use of cardboard to create functional and visually appealing furniture showcases the potential of creative upcycling in design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can explore the use of sustainable materials like cardboard to enhance their interior design and promote their commitment to sustainability. - **Furniture Industry:** The demand for eco-friendly furniture, such as cardboard furniture, is growing, providing opportunities for manufacturers and retailers to tap into this market. - **Interior Design Industry:** Interior designers can incorporate the use of cardboard furniture and other sustainable design elements to create environmentally conscious spaces for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Take-Out Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablebag.md) - [Earthy Palette Fine-Dining Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logy.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edo-side-table.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Ergonomic Cardboard Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chair-process-book.md) - [Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tablebag.md)