# Carbon-Free Candleholders Lena Bergström's Steel Candleholder is Made as Symbol of Hope By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-08-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lena-bergstrom References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/08/23/first-fossil-free-steel-reduce-carbon-emissions-technology-news/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [ssab](https://www.ssab.com/news/2021/08/the-worlds-first-fossilfree-steel-ready-for-delivery) Lena Bergstrom created the world's first fossil-free candleholder. Made from steel, the eco-friendly object was recently unveiled by the Swedish steelmaking company [SSAB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossilfree-steel). The Swedish designer explains that the candleholder is "a symbol of hope. A piece of the future." When holding a lit candle, the object boasts softly pleated rays, making for an elegant glow. The [fossil-free steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern) is expected to be commercially produced as of 2026, following the success of Bergstrom's candlemaker. This manufacturing breakthrough will make it possible to reduce the steel industry's global carbon footprint significantly. The company hopes to spread inspiration to other manufacturers with the same green goal to make a better and more sustainable future for coming generations. Image Credit: SSAB ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fossil-free Materials:** Opportunity to explore and implement eco-friendly, carbon-free materials and production processes in various industries. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Innovations in eco-friendly manufacturing processes, including zero-waste initiatives, will become increasingly important as climate change becomes more pressing. - **Green Design:** Designers and manufacturers are finding new and inspired ways to create beautiful yet eco-friendly products, such as carbon-free candleholders. ### Who This Affects Most - **Steel Industry:** Manufacturers in the steel industry have an opportunity to reimagine the production process and use eco-friendly materials that can significantly reduce carbon emissions. - **Home Decor Industry:** Designers in the home decor industry can take inspiration from creative eco-friendly designs, like carbon-free candleholders, to create more sustainable products for the home. - **Fashion Industry:** As the fashion industry continues to explore more sustainable materials and production processes, eco-friendly, carbon-free fabrics could become increasingly prevalent in fashion design and production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fossil-Free Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossilfree-steel.md) - [Warm Ambient Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflet.md) - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Fossil-Free Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tellus.md) - [Architectural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder.md) - [Tear Canister Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majdulin-nasrallah.md) - [Interestingly Shaped Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poise-candle-holder.md) - [Luxe Refillable Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mondes-de-diptyque.md) - [Plant-Based Wax Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1.md)