# Recycled Carpet Suitcases The Terracase by Daniel McLaughlin Uses Old Floor Coverings to Be Made By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracase-by-daniel-mclaughlin References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/The_Suitcase_Is_Made_From_Recycled_Carpet--Projects--Gear.html) & [show2013.rca.ac.uk](http://show2013.rca.ac.uk/13_ide_dan_mclaughlin/) Old carpeting usually goes into the landfill after years of use, but the Terracase by Daniel McLaughlin makes use of [discarded floor covering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-negative-area-rug) by making it into a piece of luggage. Ergonomically designed as a [hardshell suitcase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardshell-carryon-suitcase), the Terracase by Daniel McLaughlin is created using a rather simplistic process that involves [recycled carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs) and bio resin that's harnessed from rapeseed oil. The Terracase by Daniel McLaughlin features a rather appealing design in both shape and color with appropriate FEA testing to confirm that it can handle the bumps and scrapes associated with travelling. Recently the recipient of a grant from the James Dyson Foundation, the Terracase by Daniel McLaughlin has been given the green light for manufacturing, so it might not be long before savvy travellers can get their hands on one themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Luggage:** Creating luggage from recycled materials presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the travel industry. - **Circular Economy:** Repurposing old carpeting into suitcases demonstrates the potential for circular economy practices in the manufacturing sector. - **Bio-based Materials:** Utilizing bio resin made from rapeseed oil for suitcase production showcases the potential for bio-based materials in various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel:** The use of recycled carpeting to create suitcases opens up opportunities for sustainable travel brands. - **Manufacturing:** Incorporating circular economy practices into the manufacturing sector can lead to innovative products like Terracase. - **Materials Science:** The development and use of bio-based materials like rapeseed oil-derived bio resin can disrupt multiple industries, from packaging to construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Repairable Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-transit-carryon.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Sustainable Pastel Luggage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tela-Range.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Textural Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryon-x-core-collection.md) - [Upcycled Sea Plastic Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harper-collective.md) - [Uniquely Constructed Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-luggage-collection.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-4.md)