# Biodegradable Phone Protectors Terrain by Raptic is Made with 100% Biodegradable Materials By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-09-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrain-by-raptic References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raptic-launches-made-in-america-fully-biodegradable-phone-case-answering-the-demand-for-impact-focused-products-301376841.html) & [rapticstrong](https://rapticstrong.com/products/iphone-13-case-terrain) Terrain by Raptic is a fully [biodegradable phone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic-case) that was created to protect [iPhone 13](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case) models, all the while saving the planet from needless plastic waste. As Raptic describes, "Terrain is a biodegradable case that doesn't look like a biodegradable case," and it delivers the high-performance features that consumers have come to expect. Made in America with 100% biodegradable materials, the sleek phone case has a shortened supply chain that helps to eliminate carbon emissions from international transportation. The durable case can survive 10-foot drops onto concrete and the case has been proven to biodegrade 22.5% in under 365 days. Additionally, the phone case is sustainably packaged and its outer components are 100% recyclable and will fully biodegrade in less than a year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biodegradable Phone Cases:** Creating phone cases made from biodegradable materials will disrupt the phone case industry and reduce plastic waste. - **Eco-friendly Tech Accessories:** Developing tech accessories with sustainable materials will disrupt the tech industry and provide environmentally-conscious options for consumers. - **Shortened Supply Chains:** Shortening supply chains to reduce carbon emissions will disrupt multiple industries and promote sustainable practices. ### Where This Applies - **Phone Case Industry:** Companies that produce biodegradable phone cases will have a competitive edge and attract environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Tech Industry:** Companies that develop eco-friendly tech accessories will contribute to a more sustainable industry and appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Supply Chain Industry:** Investing in shortened supply chains will have a positive impact on the environment and create opportunities for sustainable innovation in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-bio-phone-case.md) - [Compostable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoblvd-mojave-collection.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md) - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Plant-Based Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-plantcore.md) - [Biodegradable Earbud Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incipio-organicore.md) - [Recycled Material Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclear-case.md) - [Recycled Plastic Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-phone-case.md) - [Impact Protection Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bounce-case.md)