# Sustainable Pop-Art Decor This Elephant Sculpture from CB2 is Made Using Recyclable Materials By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-sculpture References: [cb2](http://www.cb2.com/elephant-sculpture/s592163) & [cb2](http://www.cb2.com) Embodying a visually bold pop-art aesthetic, this Elephant Sculpture from home decor retailer [CB2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cb2-collaborated) promotes sustainable design practices. The eye-catching accessory is made from [recycled flip-flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore) that have been collected from Indian Ocean shores. Found off the Kenyan coast, these footwear accessories have been transformed into [animalistic decorative objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sandlpare) that are meant to inject color and life into any interior space. This eco Elephant Sculpture from CB2 is meant to encourage repurposed material use with an aim to clean up beaches while protecting the marine ecosystem from unwanted and harmful waste produced by the discarded sandals. These hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind sculptures embody a wild and colorfully vivid aesthetic that is achieved through the manipulation of an unlikely and eco-friendly material choice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Pop-art Decor:** More companies can generate visually-bold pop-art products by using eco-friendly materials such as recycled waste. - **Upcycling Waste Products:** A growing trend in sustainable design involves transforming waste products into unique, one-of-a-kind decorative items. - **Community Activism Through Design:** Companies can use design to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire individuals to take action in their local communities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Companies can innovate sustainable design practices in the home decor industry by using recycled waste materials in their products. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can adopt eco-friendly practices by repurposing waste materials and reducing their carbon footprint. - **Art and Design Education:** Art and Design institutions can develop course curriculums encompassing transformative design practices and their influence on environmentalism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-family-usa.md) - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-side-table.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison-1.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md)