# Fecal Matter Resources The Park Spark Project Digests Dogs' Feces to Power a Park Lamp By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-spark-project References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1687975/park-spark-poop-powered-dog-park) & [parksparkproject](http://parksparkproject.com/home.html) The Park Spark project uses [dog feces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-lotus-scented-poop-bags) to power a park. "The first public [methane digestor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compressed-biogas-energy) for dogs," according to Fast Company, it currently just generates enough energy to light a nearby lamp. Over time, however, they hope to extend it to other objects in the park. Based in a Cambridge, Massachusetts dog park, the Park Spark project "demonstrate(s) to community members that [waste is a precious resource](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Renewable Energy Generation:** The Park Spark project showcases the potential of using unconventional waste materials like dog feces to generate renewable energy. - **Circular Economy Solutions:** Park Spark demonstrates the concept of converting waste into valuable resources, promoting a circular economy approach. - **Sustainable Infrastructure:** The project highlights the viability of incorporating sustainable infrastructure solutions, such as methane digesters, in public spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry has an opportunity to explore innovative ways to harness energy from unconventional waste materials like dog feces. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can benefit from integrating more advanced technologies, such as methane digesters, to efficiently utilize waste resources. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can consider incorporating sustainable infrastructure solutions like the Park Spark project to enhance the sustainability of public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Pop-Up Pet Screenings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamph-posts.md) - [Waste-Activated Digital Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lit-by-sht.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Upcycled Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggiebag.md) - [Sustainable Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggie-dreamhouse.md) - [Electric Food Recyclers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodcycler-eco-3.md) - [Soil-Powered Light Sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soli.md) - [Renewable Circular Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mill.md)