# Cylindrical Bamboo Speakers The Yorkie Speakers are Eco-Friendly Sound Amplifiers By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yorkie-speakers References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/tech/yorkie-speakers/) & [wellroundedsound](http://www.wellroundedsound.com/) The Yorkie Speakers are a stylish new way of pumping out your favorite music. The wood for the [sound systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker) come from sustainably harvested forests and the finishing materials are renewable and biodegradable, making for some chic, [eco-friendly speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd). Available in a wide of range of colors, the Yorkie Speakers are encased within 100% New Zealand Wool Felt, which is fully recyclable. The wooden composition of the design makes the speakers a beautiful addition to any rustic or vintage-inspired decor, while the [glossy finish and contemporary design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hush-speaker) ensures that these amplifiers blend into nearly any modern layout. Yorkie Speakers prove that Eco-friendly does not have to come at the cost of contemporary fashion and chic sensibilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Sound Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly sound systems using sustainable materials and renewable resources for a stylish and environmentally conscious market. - **Rustic-inspired Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create speakers with wooden composition and vintage-inspired designs that cater to the demand for rustic-themed interior decor. - **Contemporary Eco-chic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine glossy finishes and contemporary designs with eco-friendly materials to meet the growing market demand for fashionable and sustainable speakers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices and materials into the production of audio equipment, offering eco-friendly options in the market. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop rustic-inspired decor products, including speakers, that appeal to consumers seeking a vintage and natural aesthetic for their homes. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create manufacturing processes that prioritize sustainability, using renewable resources and biodegradable materials to produce eco-friendly products across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renewable Material Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together.md) - [Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-echo.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bamboo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-together-2.md) - [Eco‑modular Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd-speaker.md) - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md) - [Recycled Plastic Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-portable-speakers.md) - [Furniture-Shaped Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers.md) - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Mushroom-Core Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoaudio.md)