# Bottle Cap Lamps The 'Captivate Light' by Luladot Repurposes Plastic Bottle Tops and Caps By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-04-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-cap-lamps References: [ricarch](http://www.ricarch.com/2010/04/captivate-unique-recycled-bottle-caps-lamp-by-lula-dot/) & [luladot](http://www.luladot.com/products_captivate.php#) The Captivate light by Luladot repurposes plastic bottle tops and caps for use in [ambient lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso). By using different colored bottle caps, the user can change the color and pattern of the light. Bottle cap lamps encourage [plastic bottle recycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apeel) in the UK where only 5.5% of all plastic bottles are recycled. Captivate bottle cap lamps are sold with approximately fifty caps, but it takes more to completely cover the light, so instead of [throwing the caps into the landfill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli), they can be put to work on the bottle top lamp. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 72% | 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 - **Plastic Bottle Recycling:** Repurposing plastic bottle tops and caps for ambient lighting encourages plastic bottle recycling. - **Customizable Lighting:** The use of different colored bottle caps allows users to change the color and pattern of the light, opening opportunities for customizable lighting options. - **Sustainable Design:** The Captivate light promotes sustainability by repurposing plastic waste into functional and aesthetically pleasing lamps. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The Captivate bottle cap lamps offer a unique and eco-friendly lighting option that can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers in the home decor industry. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The use of recycled plastic bottle caps in the Captivate lamps positions them in the eco-friendly products industry, catering to consumers who value sustainable choices. - **Sustainable Design:** The repurposing of plastic bottle tops and caps in the Captivate lamps aligns with the sustainable design industry, offering innovative solutions for reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Woven Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi.md) - [Eco-Friendly Soda Bottle Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-uk.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Plastic Bottle Recycling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-strip-cutter.md) - [Weight-Reducing Bottle Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofusion-top.md) - [Recyclable Milk Bottle Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-4.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [Blown Glass-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luisa-collection.md)