# Reused Rubber Accessories The Urban Lace Jewelry is Recycled Inner Tube Adornment By Regan Canie | Published 2011-10-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-lace-jewelry References: [fashionweek.la](http://www.fashionweek.la/introducing-urban-lace-jewelry) & [urbanlacejewelry](http://urbanlacejewelry.com/) When everyone has switched into the mode of going green, it seems like there’s an alternate color to sport with the same earth-saving benefits, and that’s black [recycled bicycle inner tube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandu-epiq-se) transformations from [Urban Lace Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ex-handlebar-bag-20). Head designer Barbi Touron and partner Aaron Shear teamed up to created these salvaged pieces to put use to the tons of inner tubes thrown into landfills each year, while taking advantage of their unique flexibility and durability. Each custom-made trinket is cut to look like lace and is available as a [necklace, bracelet, earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) or even a mysterious mask. The Urban Lace Jewelry not only recycles resources but supports various charities as well, making this the most do-good glam accessory to elegantly please your eco conscience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Accessories:** Creating jewelry and accessories from recycled materials presents a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The rise of sustainable fashion encourages the development of eco-conscious accessories. - **Upcycling:** Transforming discarded materials into fashionable items drives the upcycling trend and opens doors for disruptive innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore creating accessories from recycled and upcycled materials to meet the demand for eco-friendly products. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can embrace the use of recycled rubber and other unconventional materials to offer unique and sustainable pieces. - **Eco-charitable Organizations:** Organizations that focus on environmental causes can collaborate with Urban Lace Jewelry and similar brands to support sustainability initiatives and raise awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Recycled Tire Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandu-epiq-se.md) - [Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle.md) - [Zero-Waste Hair Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-goblet.md) - [Playful Tarp Charm Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-trucking.md) - [Sustainable Sports Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-brace.md)