# Recycled Straw Lamps Clutch Lights Reuses Old Drinking Straws By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clutch-light References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-arts-recycled-drinking-straw-light-brings-trash-to-your-wall/) & [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/clutch-light-assembling-drinking-straws-to-create-a-gripping-effect/) Recycled materials always seem to make for some [interesting home decor ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso), and the Clutch Light is no exception. The Clutch Light is made entirely from [recycled colorful striped drinking straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apeel). Designer Scott Jarvie used hundreds of straws to create this interesting decor piece and took inspiration from the [structure of trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paardarshi). The light is shown through the middle portion of the Clutch Light, illuminating the room in a unique way and leaving the surface dim with the focus on the texture of the straws. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Designing eco-friendly home decor using recycled materials is a disruptive innovation opportunity for this trend. - **Upcycling Design:** Creating unique pieces by upcycling unused items into functional and beautiful products will be a new trend for designers. - **Recycled Material Lighting Fixtures:** Using recyclable materials such as straws and more to create beautiful and energy-efficient lighting fixtures is a promising trend for manufacturers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Eco-friendly interior design and sustainable home decor is an industry that is ripe for disruption in the upcoming years. - **Sustainability:** Industries that focus on environmental sustainability and upcycling have a large potential market for recycled-material-based products. - **Manufacturing:** Companies that manufacture lighting fixtures can explore new materials such as recycled plastics and paper to create unique and sustainable designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Recycled Cardboard Workspace Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graypants-dash-linear-light-fixture.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md)