# Upcycled Kitchenware Lights Marius Scerbinskas Gives a New Purpose to Cheese Graters By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marius-scerbinskas References: [keegy](http://www.keegy.com/post/things-that-are-other-things-shredder-lamp/) & [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/lighting/things_that_are_other_things_shredder_lamp_20120.asp) Before you throw your old cheese grater, perhaps Marius Scerbinskas' lamp will inspire you to keep it so that it serves another useful purpose. Talented Lithuanian designer Marius Scerbinskas has transformed a cheese grater into an actual lamp. The whole idea was to see if he could give a new look to objects that surround us in our everyday lives. Scerbinskas wanted to attempt to use products of mass production in a way that increases efficiency and lowers the cost of production. The result is this simple, yet clever creation that can be created even in the comfort of your own home. All that had to be done was to put a light bulb right into the grater which acts as a shade. This is definitely one of the smartest ideas I've seen when it comes to eco-friendly creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new uses for old objects to create eco-friendly and unique products. - **Mass Production Efficiency:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Finding ways to increase efficiency and lower production costs in mass production processes. - **DIY Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing simple and creative home decor products that can be easily made at home. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable design practices by repurposing materials and creating eco-friendly products. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new methods to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in mass production processes. - **Home Improvement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative and DIY-friendly products for home decor and improvement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Discarded Theater Screen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discarded-theater-screen.md) - [Converted Scooter Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism.md) - [Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramophone-lamp.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.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)