# Recycled Cardboard Lamps These Eco-Conscious Lamps are Made Using Discarded Cardboard By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-03-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-lamp References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/green-spirit-creations-cardboard-lamps/31349/) & [greenspiritcreations](http://www.greenspiritcreations.com/) Britain-based [Green Spirit Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innisfree-store) is using cardboard discarded from local shops to produce a range of eco-conscious lamps. Its 'Cover Lamp' is a two-dimensional replica of a typical table lamp made from [cardboard boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi) acquired from local stores. The 'Golden Cube' is a cube-shaped lamp that uses cardboard that has been cut into intricate patterns. It also has a 100% recyclable plastic casing that houses the bulb. The company decided to produce the lamps out of a desire to create eco-conscious products. Cardboard discarded by stores was seen as the perfect material to use because recycling cardboard helps minimizes transportation and material re-processing costs. The eco-conscious lamps are not the only products Green Spirit Creations is fashioning out of recyclable materials; the company also offers a cardboard wine rack, a jean bag made from old jeans and a pendant lamp made using plastic cups. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-conscious Products:** Creating eco-conscious lamps and other products using recycled materials presents opportunities for sustainable innovation and consumer demand. - **Upcycling:** Transforming discarded cardboard and other materials into functional and aesthetically pleasing products showcases the potential for upcycling innovation and circular economy solutions. - **Minimalist Design:** Designing two-dimensional and cube-shaped lamps with intricate patterns highlights the trend of minimalist design that combines sustainability and aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunities in creating eco-conscious lamps using recycled materials and minimalist designs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry has the potential to adopt upcycling practices and offer eco-conscious products like cardboard lamps, wine racks, and pendant lamps made from recycled materials. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can take inspiration from Green Spirit Creations' jean bag made from old jeans and explore innovative ways to repurpose clothing and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Recycled Cardboard Workspace Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graypants-dash-linear-light-fixture.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md)