# Coffee Cup Lamps Eco-Friendly Lighting from Recycled Mugs By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cup-lamps-eco-friendly-lighting-from-recycled-mugs References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5967130) The [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative) shop Domestic Construction offers up some interesting [hanging lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corka) made from drinking mugs and cups. The repurposed vessels have been modified to accept hanging lamp wiring and are available in a number of configurations. The Greenpoint, Brooklyn-based Domestic Construction is a multi-disciplinary design studio that specializes in alternative surfaces, interiors, environments, and one-of-a-kind fashion and home products. **Implications** - Environmentally conscious consumers love [upcycled products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp), especially when the end result is a clever, stylish and intriguing creation that brightens up their life. Products like this have the dual advantage of being charming and eco-conscious, but also of impressing consumers with their ingenuity and resourcefulness. The lucrative nature of this kind of customer impact is not to be underestimated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 41% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling Lighting:** Repurposing everyday items to create unique and eco-friendly lighting options. - **Sustainable Design:** Creating new products and solutions with a focus on environmental impact and sustainability. - **Innovative Product Manufacture:** Developing new products through creative and unconventional means, such as repurposing used items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Creating unique lighting fixtures and other products from repurposed goods to add character and interest in home design. - **Sustainability:** Developing new and eco-friendly solutions and products that address climate change and environmental concerns. - **Consumer Goods Manufacturing:** Incorporating creative and resourceful methods into product development to create more unique and eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Compact Elaborate LED Smart-Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-lamp.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upglas-collection.md)