# Plastic Waste Awareness Lamps The 'Light Soy' Glass Lamp by Heliograf is Cute and Conscious By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-11 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-soy-glass-lamp References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/light-soy-premium-glass-lamp-to-raise-awareness-about-plastic-waste-threat/) & [heliograf](https://heliograf.com/) The 'Light Soy' glass lamp is a premium decor solution for the home that helps to infuse a touch of charming design, while also shining light on an important issue. The light draws design inspiration from the single-use fish-shaped soy sauce packets that are commonly used in Japan and in other parts of the world, which are often [difficult to recycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection) and usually head to the landfill or into the ocean. The lamp is made with [durable materials that are also recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern) including borosilicate glass along with powder-coated aluminum to allow for repair when required, replacement and refurbishment. The lamp comes packaged in plastic-free, biodegradable packaging that's made from molded sugarcane. The 'Light Soy' glass lamp is the design work of Jeffrey Simpson and Angus Ware of [Heliograf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging). Image Credit: Heliograf ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Decor:** The 'Light Soy' glass lamp by Heliograf demonstrates the trend toward eco-friendly decor solutions that draw attention to environmental issues. - **Upcycling Inspiration:** The use of fish-shaped soy sauce packets in the design of the 'Light Soy' glass lamp shows a trend toward creatively repurposing single-use materials. - **Circular Design:** The materials used for the lamp's construction emphasize the trend towards closed-loop and circular design practices that prioritize sustainability and recyclability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The 'Light Soy' glass lamp by Heliograf showcases innovation opportunities for home decor companies to invest in more sustainable design and packaging practices. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The biodegradable packaging made from molded sugarcane for the 'Light Soy' glass lamp demonstrates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sustainable packaging industry. - **Environmental Advocacy:** Advocacy groups and environmental organizations can leverage the creative design of the 'Light Soy' glass lamp to promote plastic waste reduction and greater adoption of sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [Compostable Sauce Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [3D-Printed Aquatic Life Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-wavy-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Sculptural Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoop-lamp.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md)