# Environmental Art Wars Make Some Green Design 2008 By Ayman | Published 2008-07-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-some-green-design-competition-2008 References: [makesomegreen.otherpeoplespixels](http://makesomegreen.otherpeoplespixels.com/home.html) & [keesehstudio](http://www.keesehstudio.com/) *Keeseh Studio* is holding an international competition to promote [upcycling through utilizing waste material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis). The **Make Some Green Design Competition 2008** is open to all [students and design enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-illustration-contest). According to the [competition's](http://makesomegreen.otherpeoplespixels.com/home.html) page the goal is to, "Generate innovative designs and redefine the standards of environmental sustainability by fostering balance between conservation and development." "This competition will provide a stepping stone to help educate viewers of the vast opportunities and future development of environmentally friendly processes, materials, and products." There are three categories; [manufacturing processes, products, and packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearson-lloyd). Submissions must be received by October 1st. As for the reward, three entries will win media coverage of their product/ process while one will win a cash prize of $1000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 53% | 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 - **Upcycling:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes by promoting the use of waste materials and sustainable design. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Opportunity to redefine industry standards and practices by integrating conservation and development. - **Innovative Design:** Opportunity to showcase forward-thinking approaches to materials, processes, and packaging. ### Where This Applies - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive potential in implementing upcycling techniques and sustainable manufacturing practices. - **Packaging:** Opportunity to revolutionize packaging industry by creating eco-friendly solutions. - **Design:** Potential for disruptive innovation in product design by incorporating environmental sustainability as a core principle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Product-Focused Design Awards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidex.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Sustainable Future Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-solve-for-tomorrow.md) - [Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fields-green-with-grass-not-glass.md) - [Interior Design Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-spaces.md) - [AI Tool Youth Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-archidesign-competition.md) - [Battle-Style Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md) - [Regional Arts Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-open-art.md)