# Illuminated Packaging Eco-Friendly 'Lite 2go' Lamp Is Made From Its Own Carton By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-04-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-lamp-where-the-packaging-is-the-product References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/technology/) & [knoend](http://knoend.com) San Francisco based studio Knoend, which specializes in [eco-friendly design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-prisma-aseptic-300-edge), created this innovative lamp that eliminates packaging. The “Lite 2go” is made of [recyclable polypropylene shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection), recycled paper label/manual and hemp twine for assembly to promote the idea that natural is the way to go. After assembling the lamp, the packaging itself becomes the shade! And to add an extra bonus, the “Lite 2go” can be used as either a [pendant or a table lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcel-portable-lamp). The lamp won the 2008 Bronze International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) presented by Businessweek and IDSA. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 88% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Packaging:** Developing packaging materials that can be repurposed as functional components of the product, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Creating products that are environmentally conscious, using materials such as recyclable polypropylene and recycled paper to minimize the environmental impact. - **Versatile Lighting Solutions:** Designing lamps that can be used in multiple ways, such as being used as both pendant and table lamps, providing flexibility and convenience to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Product Packaging:** Exploring innovative packaging solutions that serve a dual purpose, adding value to the product while reducing waste. - **Sustainable Design:** Integrating sustainable practices and materials into the design process, aiming to create environmentally friendly products with minimal ecological footprint. - **Home Lighting:** Developing versatile lighting solutions that can adapt to different spaces and usage scenarios, providing consumers with customizable and convenient options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Flatpack Minimalist Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-lamp.md) - [Eco-Friendly Textured Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-lamp-series.md)