# Conceptual Plastic Bag Stores Robin Frohardt boasts an Interactive and Multi-Experiential Artwork By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-03-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bag-store References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/03/12/new-york-plastic-bag-store-groceries-single-use-bags/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94x2dnoRR10&feature=emb_title) The [Plastic Bag Store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catriona-gray) is a conceptual artwork by Robin Frohardt and its launch is made to coincide with New York City's ban on single-use bags which went into effect on March 1st, 2020. Located in Times Square, the Plastic Bag Store presents an analogy to the grocery chain--but there is a twist. All the products, from the tomatoes to the sushi, are artfully made of plastic bags that were collected from the streets of New York City. In addition to the [interactive and awareness-raising artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20), visitors can also enjoy "a [theatrical puppet show performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories)" in the evening, which was written by Frohardt to accompany the immersive installation. Image Credit: Robin Frohardt, Maria Baranova Suzuki ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plastic Art Installations:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create immersive and interactive artwork using recycled materials like plastic bags. - **Single-use Plastic Bans:** Growing trend of cities and countries implementing bans on single-use plastic products, creating a need for alternatives and innovative solutions. - **Awareness Through Art:** Increasing use of art as a medium to raise awareness about environmental issues and spark conversations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate recycled materials and engage with environmental themes in their work. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Emerging industry focused on developing eco-friendly packaging alternatives to single-use plastics, driven by increasing bans and consumer demand. - **Experiential Marketing:** Opportunity for companies and brands to create immersive and interactive experiences that communicate their values and engage with customers on a deeper level. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Bag Pop-Up Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-hus-of-frakta.md) - [Reinvented Plastic Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag.md) - [Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlasting-plastics.md) - [Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-bag-campaign.md) - [Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frakta-bag.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-realreal-popup.md) - [Inconspicuous Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tampa-fresh-foods.md) - [Grocer-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-market-popup.md)