# Looseleaf Light Bulbs Tien-ho Hsu's Eco-Light is Made from Paper By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-light References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/10/24/bulb-reinvented/) & [liteonaward](http://www.liteonaward.com/) Designer Tien-Ho Hsu has designed a [light bulb made of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi) and dubbed the Eco-Light. The Eco-Light is designed to be more [eco-friendly than current light bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection) which may have a longer lifespan than they used to, but still end up in the trash when they go out. This creates a huge problem as landfills become clogged with old light bulbs that take up space and take many, many years to begin decomposing. The Eco-Light's paper form allows it to be [completely recycled after it stops working](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape). This small shift in design could potentially remove millions of pounds of waste from landfills that would otherwise never have decomposed -- and that's a conservative estimate. The Eco-Light is a 2011 Lite-On Award winning design. You can see conceptual images of Hsu's award winning design here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Lighting:** Designing eco-friendly light bulbs using biodegradable materials to reduce waste. - **Circular Design:** Creating products that can be recycled and reused to reduce negative environmental impact. - **Eco-friendly Technology:** Innovating cost-effective and environmentally sustainable solutions in the manufacturing of various tech gadgets ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Industry:** Manufacturers can consider transitioning to innovative designs and materials that create minimal waste in an increasingly environmentally conscious market. - **Paper and Pulp Industry:** The paper and pulp industry can cater to the growing demand for biodegradable materials and partner with businesses that champion the use of such materials to expand their revenue stream. - **Technology Industry:** Tech companies can apply circular design principles to create eco-friendly gadgets and packaging systems with easily recyclable materials that fit a circular economy approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Eco-Friendly Textured Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-lamp-series.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [Ultra-Efficient LED Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraefficient-led-lightbulbs.md)