# Cutlery-Created Sculptures 'Waste' from Elliot Mariess is a Statement on Our Disposable World By Michael Hines | Published 2010-03-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elliot-mariess References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/waste/442654) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Mariess) Elliot Mariess is a genius. His sculpture 'Waste' is making me want to live a greener life. And I've never wanted to live a greener life. Elliot Mariess has done a powerful thing here. I want to help the Earth by recycling and upcycling, but I just don't really want to make the effort. 'Waste' is a cool, eye-catching idea, that makes me stop and think twice about my impact on the planet. I'm going to go cosplay as Captain Planet now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cutlery-upcycling:** Opportunities for businesses that can create new products, art pieces and even furniture pieces out of discarded cutlery. - **Sustainability-awareness:** Opportunities for companies that can create innovative ways to bring the message of sustainability to public consciousness. - **Art-environment:** Opportunities for artists to create thought-provoking and environment-driven art pieces that raise awareness about environmental concerns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can harness the potential of upcycling everyday items to create meaningful art pieces and open up new streams of consciousness. - **Waste-management:** The waste-management industry can make efficient use of cutlery waste by aligning themselves with artists and creative professionals to repurpose them. - **Hospitality:** Sustainability-conscious restaurants, bars and cafes can take advantage of upcycled cutlery and make a statement about their commitment to sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Biodegradable Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-decor-collection.md)