# Yogurt Container Lights The Recycled Plastic ‘Petit Yogourt' Lamp Makes Empties Gl By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-yogourt-lamp References: [superuse.org](http://www.superuse.org/story.php?title=PETIT-YOGOURT-LAMP) & [ooomydesign.bigcartel](http://ooomydesign.bigcartel.com/product/petit-yogourt-lamp) The Petit Yogourt lamp was born out of a cut and paste, [plastic recycling project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys). The designer was attempting to create new value out of [used packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli). This unique globe measures 40cm in diameter and emits a [soft glow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light) due to the orange and yellow plastic yogurt containers. If the aim of the project was to add new value to old packaging, then the Petit Yogourt lamp has been a smashing success as it now retails for $140. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Design:** Designers are finding new ways to reuse waste materials, creating unique products with added value. - **Sustainable Lighting:** Innovative lighting options are being developed using waste materials, reducing environmental impact while providing functional products. - **Circular Economy Products:** Circular economy principles are being applied to product design, promoting the reuse and recycling of materials to create new products. ### Where This Applies - **Product Design:** Product designers can leverage upcycling and circular economy principles to create unique and sustainable products with added value. - **Sustainable Design:** Designers focused on sustainable options can explore new opportunities to use waste materials, reducing environmental impact while creating functional products. - **Lighting Design:** The lighting industry can develop innovative options using waste materials, reducing their environmental impact while providing functional lighting solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Natural Yogurt Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danone-yogurt-jar.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Woven Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/her-floor-lamp.md)