<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protecting-the-environment -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Beer Cap-Tiled Floors
Protecting the Environment with Beer Caps is One Way of Being Eco-Friendly

By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-04-14 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protecting-the-environment
References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/art-design/1000-bottle-caps-on-the-floor-1000-bottle-caps/)

"Reduce, reuse and recycle" are three words that were a constant in the 'Captain Planet and the Planeteers' TV series about protecting the environment in everyday life. The message still holds a strong grip among people in today, but with a more adult twist to it.

The floor decorated with numerous beer cap bottles showcases an interesting twist in environmentalism. With so much beer caps embedded on the floor, one can only speculate about the [many nights of alcohol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-sustainability)-induced naps the maker of this DIY project went through to create this awesome [bathroom floor design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design). No information was available about the creator of this epic floor design, but one can surmise that the creator of the [beer cap tiled floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-flooring) seems to have tried almost every alcoholic drink in Northern America.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Eco-friendly DIY Flooring:** DIY enthusiasts are finding innovative ways to make their floors eco-friendly, such as using beer caps as tiles.
- **Upcycling:** Upcycling has become a popular trend among environmentally-conscious individuals who are finding creative ways to reuse and repurpose everyday items like beer caps.
- **Sustainability in Home Decor:** Sustainability is becoming a key consideration in home decor, with people looking for environmentally-friendly options like beer cap-tiled floors.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Home Improvement and DIY:** The home improvement and DIY industry can take advantage of the growing interest in eco-friendly home decor by offering more sustainable product options.
- **Beverage and Alcohol:** The beverage and alcohol industry can tap into the upcycling trend by promoting creative ways to reuse beer caps, such as DIY flooring or home decor.
- **Environmental and Sustainability Services:** Environmental and sustainability services can help individuals and businesses find new and innovative ways to incorporate eco-friendly practices, such as upcycling, into their daily lives.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fields-green-with-grass-not-glass.md)
- [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md)
- [Bread Surplus-Created Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycling-food-trend.md)
- [Collectible Beer Can Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-can-label.md)
- [Sustainable Modern Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marco-carini.md)
- [Eco-Friendly Pub Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pub-guide.md)
- [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md)
- [Beer-Cooling Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-billboard.md)
- [Sustainable Biomaterial Flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-vinyl-tile.md)
