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# Garbage Building Supplies
The Gert De Mulder Recy-Blocks are Made from Plastic Waste

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-04 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gert-de-mulder-recy-blocks
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/blocks-made-from-heat-treated-waste-plastic.html) & [materialxperience](http://www.materialxperience.com/artikel.aspx?ID=38)

As more and more people get behind [sustainable ways of living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis), designers are starting to look to waste as [building materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick), such as these Gert de Mulder ‘Recy-Blocks.'

Exhibited at the material Xperience 2010 conference, the Gert de Mulder ‘Recy-Blocks’ were definitely one of the more interesting products showcased, and that’s saying a lot. Made by pressing [waste plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinfix) under heat, de Mulder hopes his Recy-Bocks will be used to build entire walls or at least be used decoratively, as seen in the photo to the side.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Sustainable Building Materials:** The trend of using waste as building materials presents disruptive innovation opportunities for construction companies and architects to create sustainable and eco-friendly structures.
- **Circular Economy:** The circular economy trend opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers and waste management companies to repurpose and transform waste into valuable resources and products.
- **Green Design:** The rising trend of green design provides disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and architects to incorporate recycled materials in their creations, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Construction:** The construction industry can leverage the use of waste as building materials to innovate and create sustainable structures, reducing waste and environmental footprint.
- **Waste Management:** The waste management industry has an opportunity to innovate by repurposing waste into useful building supplies, contributing to the circular economy and minimizing landfill waste.
- **Design and Architecture:** Designers and architects can embrace the use of recycled materials to disrupt traditional construction practices and create environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing designs.

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- [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md)
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