# Detergent Bottle Lighting The Loto Lamp is Inspired by Lotus Flowers By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loto-lamp References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/2010-icff-detergent-bottle-lamps.html) & [eugeniomenjivar](http://www.eugeniomenjivar.com/) I would never have guessed that the Loto lamp was fashioned out of discarded detergent bottles. Gracefully shaped as the [lotus flower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatis) each is inspired by, there is no hint of the big, bulky containers anywhere. Considering that I'm an avid Tide user, I didn't even realize how many different colors these detergent bottles were available in. Created by El Salvador-born designer Eugenio Menjivar, the Loto lamp is not simply another [eco-friendly project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection). Menjivar hopes that through these stunning designs, people can see that beautiful creations can be fashioned from [discarded materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apeel). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Lighting:** Exploring ways to create sustainable and beautiful lighting solutions from recycled materials. - **Upcycling Design:** Embracing innovative ways to repurpose waste and create functional yet stylish products. - **Circular Economy:** Adopting a closed-loop approach to waste management and exploring ways to minimize resource consumption. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** There is an opportunity to introduce sustainable lighting solutions into the home decor market. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can explore ways to reduce their environmental footprint while increasing aesthetic appeal. - **Waste Management:** Entrepreneurs can explore ways to upcycle waste materials and contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Sustainable Luffa Plant Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luffa-collection.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [Industrial Trio Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus.md) - [Playful Table Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto-lamp.md) - [Artistic Statement Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto.md) - [Eco-Friendly Textured Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-lamp-series.md)