# Pull Tab Pendant Art Mauricio Affonso Desgins New Lamp Made from Old Soda Can Tabs By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-05-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mauricio-affonso References: [mauricioaffonso](http://mauricioaffonso.com/) Mauricio Affonso has designed a pendantlap made from [recycled soda can tabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-ring). Of course his ingenuity should be saluted, but I think his commitment to constantly drinking sugary beverages for the sake of his craft also warrants a tip of our caps. The piece by Mauricio Affonso is seriously impressive. Check out other eco-finds on Trend Hunter by scrolling through the pictures above. **Implications** - The eco-movement has challenged what consumers think of as waste. Efficiency and resource management are values that eco-conscious customers value. Companies that can [reuse their waste to launch products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli) that are clever and aesthetically appealing will garner the attention of this demographic. Brands might consider how to use their packaging to create something new. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Design:** Companies that can reuse their waste to launch products that are clever and aesthetically appealing will garner the attention of eco-conscious customers. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Brands might consider how to use their packaging to create something new, appealing to the eco-conscious customer base. - **Efficiency and Resource Management:** Efficiency and resource management are values that eco-conscious customers value, presenting opportunities for businesses to innovate and meet these customer preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Product Design:** Sustainable product design companies can tap into the upcycling trend and create innovative, eco-friendly products. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can explore ways to repurpose waste materials and create unique, eco-friendly packaging designs. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** Companies operating in the recycling and waste management industry have the potential to drive innovation and explore efficient ways to manage and reuse waste materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Sustainable Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycreation-droplet.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Woven Leaf Lamp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalina-table-lamp.md) - [Woven Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md)