# Ashtrays as Furniture Commemorative July 01 UK Smoking Ban Art By Cowbag | Published 2007-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashtrays-as-furniture-commemorative-july-01-uk-smoking-ban-art References: [albionashtrays](http://www.albionashtrays.com) I love this idea from the online pub come called The Albion. Smoking in public places was banned in the UK from the 01 July which makes this site bang on trend. I will let the pictures from their 'July 01 Commemorative Collection' speak for themselves - who would have thought such [groovy furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables) could be made from the traditional pub ashtray? **Implications** - With [eco-conscious consumers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection) on the rise, retailers are desperate for new environmental products to supply. Consumers are very willing to embrace goods made from upcycled materials, as it reduces their carbon footprint. Companies should seek upcycled materials for their product lines to appeal to green consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-conscious Consumers:** Companies should seek upcycled materials for their product lines to appeal to green consumers. - **Environmental Products:** Retailers are desperate for new environmental products to supply. - **Upcycled Materials:** Goods made from upcycled materials reduce carbon footprint and are embraced by consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers are in need of new environmental products to cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Furniture:** Furniture industry can explore the use of upcycled materials to create unique and eco-friendly designs. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can incorporate upcycled materials in their production processes to meet the demand for sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Modern Ashtray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-side-table-ashtray.md) - [Design-Conscious Cannabis Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-ashtray.md) - [Retro Ashtray Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-ashtray.md) - [Storage-Equipped Concrete Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-ash.md) - [High-End Ashtray Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-blackwood-ashtray.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-furniture.md) - [Clamping Windproof Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamping-windproof-ashtray.md) - [Cigarette Waste Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat.md) - [Whimsical Utility Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roach-clip-side-table.md)