# Eco-Friendly Gadget Cases Save the Planet by Killing Trees With Wood Digital Cases By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-digital-cases References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/eco-gadget-cases-made-of-wood/) & [gametech.co.jp](http://www.gametech.co.jp/collaborate/mokudigi/) I want to buy an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bioveg-collection) just so I can get one of these awesome wood digital cases. These cases are certifiably awesome. They look great and are green. Win! The cases are made using Japanese wood only, which cuts down on the carbon footprint from importing wood. While you’re saving the planet you can [customize your case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-leather-embroidery-collection) with your name or logo. The wood digital cases aren’t cheap, we’re talking $76-$179 dollars here, but they look like they’re worth every penny. Wood digital cases, classing up your electronics and saving the planet at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Personalized Tech Accessories:** Opportunity to disrupt the market by offering customizable tech accessories made from eco-friendly materials. - **Sustainable Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating consumer electronics products that prioritize eco-friendly materials and production processes. - **Imported Wood Usage Reduction:** Innovative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of imported wood by utilizing locally sourced materials or alternative resources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tech Accessories:** Opportunity to offer eco-friendly gadget cases and other tech accessories made from sustainable materials. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation potential in developing eco-conscious electronics that align with environmentally conscious consumer preferences. - **Sustainable Materials:** Opportunity to provide sustainable alternatives to imported wood in various industries such as furniture, construction, and packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Compostable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoblvd-mojave-collection.md) - [Compostable Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-bio-phone-case.md) - [Special-Edition Wood PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401.md) - [Timber eSports Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberwood-pc-case.md) - [Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases.md) - [Sustainable Tactile Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic-case.md) - [Biodegradable Earbud Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incipio-organicore.md) - [Alt Leather Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bioveg-collection.md)