# Bubbling Dishware These Recycled Glass Plates are Made from Window Glass By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-glass-plates References: [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/recycled-glass-plates) I'm a sucker for [unique dishware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) and these Recycled Glass Plates are as unique as they come. Not only are they a stunning addition to any dining set, they are fashioned from window glass. Handmade in Thailand, these Recycled Glass Plates "owe their unique look to the dozens of bubbles that form when tiny pockets of air get trapped during the [glass melting process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juno-collection)," according to Uncommon Goods. They sell from $60 to $160 and include appetizer, salad, dinner and buffet plates all available in a 'Sea' or 'Smoke' finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 67% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Dishware:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a line of dishware made from recycled materials, showcasing unique design and eco-friendly production methods. - **Handmade Artisan Products:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a platform or marketplace for unique handmade products from artisans around the world, providing a direct connection between consumers and artists. - **Glass-melting Techniques:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new glass-melting techniques that intentionally create bubbles and other visual effects, allowing for the creation of distinctive glass products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eco-friendly Home Goods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce a range of eco-friendly home goods, including dishware, that are made from recycled materials and produced using sustainable practices. - **Artisan Marketplace:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop an online marketplace dedicated to connecting artisans with consumers, offering a curated selection of unique handmade products from around the world. - **Glass Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Innovate glass manufacturing processes to create visually distinct glass products, leveraging unique techniques like intentional bubble formation for added aesthetic appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Artisanal Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazeek.md) - [Unbreakable Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbreakable-wine-glass.md)