# Skate Deck Booze Openers The Designed Good Upcycled Skateboard Bottle Openers are Chic By Katy Gathright | Published 2012-09-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-skateboard-bottle-openers References: [designedgood](https://www.designedgood.com/products/upcycled-skateboard-bottle-openers) These [upcycled skateboard bottle openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) are made in the USA using local materials from Rhode Island. The skateboards are cut into a bottle shape, sanded down to perfection and attached to a metal opener that is perfect for hooking your next bottle top. Each [upcycled opener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design) is also completely unique, so even if you're drinking from the same six-pack as everyone else at the party, you can still rise above the fray. This also means the next time you want to pop open a cold one, you can do it the socially responsible way by supporting upcycling and [reclaimed materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-goods-x-outsiders-store-knife). Handcrafted by Richer Glasson, these pieces are featured on Designed Good, a community based on cool designs with a socially responsible edge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Upcycled Products:** Opportunities for creating new products by repurposing materials and reducing waste through upcycling. - **Local Sourcing:** The potential to support local economies and reduce carbon emissions by using materials from nearby sources. - **Socially Responsible Design:** The demand for products that are not only stylish but also align with ethical and sustainable values. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Diverse possibilities within the home decor industry to incorporate upcycled materials and socially responsible design. - **Craft Beer:** An opportunity for craft breweries and beer-related businesses to offer unique, upcycled bottle openers that resonate with environmentally conscious consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** The potential to create fashionable accessories by repurposing materials, attracting eco-conscious consumers looking for unique and sustainable designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-opener.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Dynamic Mechanical Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-k.md) - [Smart Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bottle-opener.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Bat-Shaped Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers.md) - [Hidden Bottle Opener Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leverage-watch.md) - [Sleek Top Can Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davi-can.md)