# Waste-Free Lighting ‘Pudding Lamp' is Made From 70 Containers of Fruchtzwerge By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruchtzwerge-pudding-lamp-diy References: [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2009/04/pudding-lamp.html) & [craftster.org](http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=246164.0) This Pudding Lamp is the creation of Craftster user Kianee, who used 70 empty containers of German Fruchtzwerge yogurt for this [DIY hanging light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp). The Fruchtzwerge packages are connected with metal rings and attached to a lampshade. According to Kianee, the hardest part of making her Pudding Lamp was eating all of the sugary yogurt to amass her empty containers. For some other [sweet recycled lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superdupertube), check out the related articles below. **Implications** - As contemporary society increases the premium it places on product originality, a market has emerged in the [home decor department](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-inspired-pendant-light). A company can benefit from this by investing in conventional design commodities that feature radical or novelty-based designs. By offering a new way to enjoy an old product, the company will attract interest from consumers eager to add spice to the mundane aspects of their lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 49% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Lighting Design:** Companies can benefit from investing in conventional design commodities that feature radical or novelty-based designs to attract interest from consumers eager to add spice to the mundane aspects of their lives. - **DIY Lighting:** There is opportunity for creating user-friendly lighting design kits, as more individuals create homemade lighting fixtures. - **Sustainability in Lighting:** There is opportunity for companies to create sustainable lighting solutions by upcycling waste materials into innovative designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Companies can tap into the increasing demand for original and unique home decor by offering unconventional lighting solutions. - **DIY Kits:** Creating easy-to-use lighting design kits will appeal to individuals looking to customize their own lighting fixtures. - **Sustainability and Recycling:** Companies can create innovative and sustainable lighting solutions by upcycling waste materials, catering to consumers who prioritize eco-friendliness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Orange Peel Waste-Made Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apeel.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md)