# Trashy Ashy Carpets The Cigarette Butt Street Rug by Jesus Bubu Negron By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cigarette-butt-street-rug References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1605425/cigarette-butt-rug-lets-you-literally-kick-the-habit) & [universes-in-universe.de](http://www.universes-in-universe.de/car/sharjah/eng/2007/tour/img-23.htm) I shouldn't be surprised that something so disgusting (smoking combined with littering is downright dirty) can be made into something beautiful like the Cigarette Butt Street Rug. Pressed and arranged into a [Persian-like carpet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanimarquina), it doesn't look as though it's made of smokers' [discarded butts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-blackwood-ashtray). Created by Jesus Bubu Negron, the Cigarette Butt Street Rug is comprised of smokes collected by street cleaners. The Puerto Rican artist layered the unrolled butts so as to create a deceiving [woven look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Rugs:** There is a trend towards upcycling waste materials to create unique and sustainable rugs like the Cigarette Butt Street Rug. - **Sustainable Art:** Artists like Jesus Bubu Negron are creating art pieces that promote sustainability and raise awareness about waste reduction. - **Anti-littering Campaigns:** The Cigarette Butt Street Rug highlights the dangers and negative impact of littering on the environment, leading to a trend towards anti-littering campaigns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend of upcycled rugs to create unique and sustainable decor pieces for their clients. - **Art:** The sustainable art trend presents opportunities for artists to create thought-provoking and socially conscious works of art that make a positive impact on the environment. - **Environmental Organizations:** Environmental organizations can use the anti-littering trend to raise awareness about waste reduction and promote responsible behavior among individuals and communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Dust-Based Soft Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/done-dusted.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [Eye-Catching Designer Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-rug.md) - [Hand-Tufted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floordrobe.md) - [Retro Ashtray Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-ashtray.md) - [Exquisite Textured Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-rug.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md)