California graphic designer Costas Schuler spent three and a half years collecting more than 10,000 discarded pens. He glued the pens on an old Mercedes to create his ‘Mercedes Pens Art Car.’
Schuler is on a mission to reduce the number of discarded pens that make it to the landfill. All pens are fair game: ball point pen, the marker, the dry erase, the felt tip, and any other pen that may come into being and fall into disuse.
Schuler wants to find new ways to use old pens. He wonders about a house built entirely from old pens, insulation made from the Crayola ink-holding foam, of the potential of clothing died with ink extracted from old pens, and of pillows stuffed with pen springs.
If you have a good idea, get in touch with ‘the Pen Guy,’ and let him know!
Recycled Pen Cars
Costas Schuler's 'Mercedes Pens Art Car' Will Take you To Pentopia
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - Businesses can explore creative ways to transform waste materials into new and useful products, such as using old pens for car art.
2. Sustainable Living - As more people realize the impact of their waste on the environment, there is a growing trend towards sustainable living, including repurposing existing materials like old pens.
3. Circular Economy - As businesses aim to reduce waste and lower their environmental impact, there is opportunity for creating new markets by transforming used materials into new products, such as pens for art cars.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can utilize repurposed materials like old pens to create unique and eco-friendly pieces, such as art cars.
2. Waste Management - Companies that specialize in waste management can explore innovative ways to repurpose discarded materials into new products, such as using old pens for insulation or other applications.
3. Stationery and Writing Instruments - As consumers become more conscious of the materials used in their products, manufacturers of stationery and writing instruments may want to explore sustainable and eco-friendly materials, such as materials made from recycled pens or other waste products.