# Festively Upcycled Dog Toys Nudges Transforms Unwanted Sweaters, Socks & Ties Into Plush Dog Toys By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-dog-toy References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nudges-dog-treats-turns-unwanted-holiday-gifts-into-fidos-favorite-toy-300963983.html) & [NudgesDogTreats](http://www.NudgesDogTreats.com/Regifting-Remade/) This holiday season, Nudges is launching Regifting Remade, an initiative that helps to turn unwanted holiday gifts like sweaters, socks and ties into upcycled dog toys. Although the act of regifting is sometimes frowned upon, it makes sense to find someone who will be appreciative of the product—and the canine recipients of these toys will surely make the most of them. Nudges is inviting people to send in their ugly sweaters, socks and ties so that they can be turned into plush toys in the shape of wreaths, stockings, bones or cats. While only a limited number of upcycled dog toys will be made by Nudges this holiday season, the dog treat brand is also sharing tutorials so that pet owners can DIY their own. Image Credit: Nudges ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling:** The trend of upcycling unwanted items into new dog toys presents new opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly companies. - **Pet DIY:** The trend of providing tutorials for pet DIY projects presents new opportunities for companies to offer innovative tools and resources for pet owners. - **Regifting:** The trend of regifting unwanted items presents new opportunities for companies to offer innovative solutions to reduce waste and promote sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Industry:** The upcycling and pet DIY trends present opportunities for the pet industry to offer sustainable and eco-friendly options for pet products. - **Fashion Industry:** The trend of upcycling unwanted clothing items presents new opportunities for the fashion industry to promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices in their production processes. - **Waste Management Industry:** The trend of regifting presents new opportunities for the waste management industry to develop innovative solutions for reducing waste and promoting sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-dog-toys.md) - [Conjoined Holiday Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suavitel-cuddle-crewneck.md) - [Upcycled Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-pet-treat.md) - [Hard-Wearing Sustainable Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beco-pet.md) - [Dog-Friendly Holiday Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawliday-cheer-kit.md) - [Seasonal Dog Toy Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subscription-boxes-for-dogs.md) - [Holiday-Centric Pet Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-2.md) - [Festively Themed Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-mutt-2025-christmas-range.md) - [Upcycled Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggiebag.md)