# Upcycled Globes Julie Kornblum Takes Plastic Blags and Turns Them Into Our Planet By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-01-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julie-kornblum References: [recyclart.org](http://www.recyclart.org/2011/01/plastic-earth/) & [juliekornblum.wordpress](http://juliekornblum.wordpress.com/) Artist Julie Kornblum had a clever idea of what to do with a bunch of [plastic grocery bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag): Keeping with the idea that we are trying to save the planet, she crocheted grocery bags of different colors to make an almost exact replica of our planet. Julie Kornblum has made several pieces of [recyclable artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) and this is one of her most prominent pieces. We all know plastic hurts our earth, and she has turned it around in this brilliant [eco creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Plastic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to repurpose plastic waste into new and valuable products. - **Eco-friendly Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative artworks using sustainable materials to promote environmental consciousness. - **Recycled Creativity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage artists and designers to find innovative ways to transform waste materials into beautiful creations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art with sustainability to create unique and impactful pieces. - **Environmental Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and initiatives that address plastic waste and promote a circular economy. - **Consumer Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable and upcycled products to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-tiny-home.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Recycled Plastic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristol-plastic-factory.md) - [Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chong-shop.md) - [Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-bag-campaign.md)