# Trashy Wildlife Safaris Kenyan Artists Use Recycled Materials to Build Sculptures of Animals By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-10-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenya-art-recycled-materials-endangered-animals References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/kenyan-artists-inspiring-depictions-wildlife.php?dcitc=th_rss) & [projectaware.wordpress](http://projectaware.wordpress.com/2009/09/09/whale-shark-sighting/) A group of Kenyan artists have gathered together to build [sculptures of wildlife animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) from [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection). Not only are they using eco-friendly methods, they are using materials that have been polluted and are harming the animals they are building. The first of this project is the Whale Shark which was made entirely from [discarded flip-flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series) found on the coast of Kenya. The second project is an elephant made from snares used to kill animals. This project is a great way to raise awareness and help clean up the pollution in Kenya. Additional Sources: [AfriGadget](http://www.afrigadget.com/2009/09/30/killer-snares-turned-into-artful-message/) | [WhaleSharks](http://whalesharks.wildlifedirect.org/2009/07/15/papa-pata-pata/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Materials:** Opportunity for businesses to explore innovative ways of using recycled materials in their products to create eco-friendly solutions. - **Eco-friendly Sculptures:** Businesses can tap into the growing demand for eco-friendly art and sculptures by creating unique pieces using sustainable materials. - **Awareness Through Art:** There is potential for businesses to use art as a medium to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can benefit from incorporating recycled materials into their creations, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Manufacturers can develop a range of eco-friendly products made from recycled materials to cater to the increasing demand for sustainable options. - **Environmental Education:** Businesses in the education industry can utilize art and sculptures made from polluted materials as educational tools to teach about the impact of pollution on wildlife. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [Debris-Reporting Wildlife Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debrireporting-wildlife-app.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Wildlife Conservation Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sandlpare.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md)