# Builder Tool Calendars The Timeter by Pesa is a Nifty Calendar Using Recycled Tape Measures By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeter References: [recyclart.org](http://www.recyclart.org/2011/02/timeter/) The Timeter is a clever upcycled invention by PESA. The simple design takes two ordinary [tape measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comandi) and pairs them to [act as a calendar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-calendar). One side displays the day while the other displays the month. The Timeter can be hung easily on a wall for easy reading. The distinct bright orange color resembles the colors used in construction sites and is the perfect addition for a carpenter's shop, office or home. **Implications** - Consumers are finding inventive ways to [upcycle products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design) and their waste, reflecting consumer desire to be environmentally responsible. Corporations may attract new clients by implementing green initiatives into their product lines as well as their services. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Inventions:** Opportunity to create innovative products by repurposing waste materials. - **Environmental Responsibility:** Potential for companies to attract customers by incorporating eco-friendly practices. - **Green Initiatives:** Businesses can differentiate themselves by offering sustainable product lines and services. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** Builders can explore using materials from construction sites for creative product designs. - **Interior Decor:** Designers can incorporate upcycled inventions into home and office decor to promote sustainability. - **Stationery:** Stationery companies can develop eco-friendly calendars and organizers using repurposed materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Rounded Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape.md) - [Climate-Awareness Wool Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale.md) - [Intertwined Marble-Made Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noova-calendar.md) - [Flipping Mechanical Desktop Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnomon-perpetual-flip-calendar.md) - [Colorful Poster-Sized Wall Planers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-wall-calendar.md) - [Visualized Professional Time Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempo-time-tracker.md) - [Coastal Desk Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-calendar.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Clock-Inspired Focus Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-igor.md)