# Upcycled Trash Kites The Uttarayan Kite Festival Embraces Eco-Friendly Fun By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uttarayan-kite-festival References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/pics-upcycled-kites-made-of-trash.html) & [randomspecific](http://www.randomspecific.com/high-flying-waste) What once was my favorite pastime as a child is now only a happy yet distant memory, but if I took a cue from the Uttarayan Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, India, I may be inspired to do more than simply reminisce about those good ol’ days. Although these kites before you are [handcrafted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series), instead of wasting brand-new materials, they put their money-saving, [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atorias-family-bakery-mini-upcycled-naan) caps on and decided to create [upcycled kites out of trash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic). Kudos to the Uttarayan Kite Festival. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Kites:** Expanding the use of upcycled materials to create unique, environmentally friendly kites. - **Eco-friendly Festivals:** A shift towards eco-friendly and sustainable practices in festival planning to reduce waste and encourage positive environmental impact. - **Handcrafted Products:** Increasing demand for handcrafted and personalized products in an effort to reduce mass production and emphasize individuality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Crafts and Hobbies:** Opportunity for a surge in sales and interest in handcrafted products, particularly in the kiting industry. - **Sustainability:** Growing demand for sustainability in all industries, particularly in festival planning and event management. - **Waste Management:** Potential for innovative waste management practices, such as upcycling, in order to reduce waste and promote sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md) - [Sustainable Public Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-festival.md) - [Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens.md) - [Sustainable Music Festival Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-tent-left-behind.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Repurposed Election Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonhap.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Holiday Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-the-holidays1.md) - [Environment-First Tourism Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradise-city-festival.md)