# Wood Foam Helmets This Eco-Friendly Bike Helmet Features a Biodegradable Styrofoam Substitute By David Ingram | Published 2016-01-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-foam References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2016/01/connect-to-your-printer-by-snapping-a-photo.html) & [kth.se](https://www.kth.se/en/forskning/artiklar/a-renewable-and-biodegradable-alternative-to-styrofoam-1.618724) This special wood foam material could mean the end of [non-biodegradable styrofoam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy), used for everything from insulation to packaging for shipping. At least that's what the team behind the creation of 'Cellufoam' hope for with their eco-friendly alternative made entirely from biodegradable and renewable [wood pulp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwood). The wood foam cellulose invention was developed by a team of Swedish professors, and they hope the new shock-absorbing and insulating material will have a number of useful applications. The first example of 'Cellufoam' in action is a [bike helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet) produced by Stockholm-based startup company Cellutech. Not only does the helmet use the cellulose fiber foam material, but the entire unit is actually made from renewable forest products as well. A wooden veneer makes up the outer layer, while the straps are also constructed from durable paper material as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biodegradable Materials:** The development of biodegradable wood foam material presents opportunities for creating eco-friendly alternatives to non-biodegradable materials like styrofoam. - **Renewable Resources:** Using renewable wood pulp and forest products in the production of items like bike helmets opens up possibilities for sustainable and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. - **Shock-absorbing Materials:** The invention of wood foam cellulose introduces a new alternative for creating shock-absorbing and insulating materials with a wide range of potential applications. ### Where This Applies - **Packaging Industry:** The use of biodegradable wood foam in packaging materials could disrupt the traditional non-biodegradable packaging industry by providing a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. - **Sporting Goods Industry:** The development of wood foam helmets could revolutionize the sporting goods industry by offering a sustainable and effective alternative to traditional foam-based helmets. - **Construction Industry:** The use of wood foam as an insulating material could disrupt the construction industry by providing a biodegradable and renewable alternative to traditional insulation materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-myelin-bike-helmet.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Biodegradable Styrofoam Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-styrofoam-alternative.md) - [Lightweight Helmet Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-liner.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md) - [Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [Origami-Style Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raba-helmet.md) - [Discarded Wood Construction Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodoo.md)