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Fantasy Soda Can Creations

This Dragon is Made Out of Recycled Pop Cans

— July 11, 2009 — Eco
This artistic looking dragon looks like an ancient Asian sculpture. You would never think that the impressive creation was made solely of pop can tops.

The artist who created the pop can dragon said that it took forever to create, and stands 14 inches long and 8 inches tall. The creator of the dragon decided to name his creation 'shinkonryuu,' to encompass the idea that the sculpture inhabits the spirit of a person.

Implications - *Be more clear!

This development is telling of the consumer market at the moment. People are more and more concerned with the environment and recycling due to images and media warning them of the consequences of their actions. Consumers are embracing this eco-friendly lifestyle. Businesses can develop on this fear by revealing it a little, and showing that something beautiful can indeed arise from what might seem like a mess. Companies can start making more alternative images because of this consumer acceptance .
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Art - The creation of art using recycled materials, such as pop cans, is becoming a popular trend as consumers embrace eco-friendly lifestyles.
2. Consumer Environmental Consciousness - Growing concerns about the environment and recycling are driving consumers to support businesses that promote sustainability and offer eco-friendly products.
3. Alternative Imagery in Marketing - Businesses can capitalize on consumer acceptance of eco-friendly initiatives by showcasing alternative and creative images that demonstrate how beauty can emerge from recycled materials.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore new opportunities by incorporating recycled materials into their creations and appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Waste Management - The waste management industry can innovate by developing more efficient recycling processes for pop cans and other materials to meet the growing consumer demand for sustainability.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can create disruptive campaigns by incorporating alternative imagery that showcases the beauty and possibilities of recycled materials to resonate with environmentally conscious consumers.
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