# Produce-Powered Lamps The d-Vision Tomato Light Relates Energy Sources to Energy Consumption By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-04-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-vision-tomato-light References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/04/milan-furniture-fair-2010-tomato-powered-light-wild-light-innovations-by-d-vision-students.php) & [d-vision.co.il](http://www.d-vision.co.il/) This adorable little lamp is the d-Vision Tomato Light, and as its name indicates, this design runs solely on the electricity from tomatoes. This is no small operation; see the gallery above for how many tomatoes it takes to get this wee lamp to illuminate. Just like any battery-operated gadget, the gold d-Vision Tomato Light will run until its host tomatoes begin to rot and no longer contain energy. **Implications** - In a society increasingly focused on [sustainable products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-lamp-series), a brand can benefit by creating products that are eco-conscious and reliable. By avoiding the easy route (carbon emitting products) and trumpeting its commitment to a Green economy, the company can market itself as one that is on the forefront of the development of environmentally-friendly living. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Produce-powered Technology:** Opportunities to develop eco-conscious, sustainable products that utilize produce as a reliable energy source. - **Sustainable Lighting:** The potential for sustainable lighting products to become more popular and replace traditional carbon emitting products. - **Food Waste Management:** Increased interest in finding new ways to utilize and prevent food waste. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities for the renewable energy industry to expand and innovate using produce-based energy sources. - **Home Decor & Design:** Potential for a new trend in sustainable lighting and home design focused on eco-friendly and produce-powered products. - **Agriculture:** Opportunities for the agriculture industry to collaborate with sustainable energy companies to develop new and innovative ways to utilize food waste as a reliable resource for energy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Glowing Power-Free Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nisshoku.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Sustainable Solar Portable Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md) - [Naturalistic Biophilic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioo-lamp.md) - [Portable Tilted Battery-Powered Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumio-ovo.md)