# Colorful Communal Salvaged Artwork 2,100 Recycled Plastic Water Bottles Were Used in This Mural By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-water-bottles References: [junk-culture](http://www.junk-culture.com/2013/03/an-urban-intervention-made-up-of-2100.html) & [kollektivemind](http://kollektivemind.com/project-argallios/) Kollektivemind*, an Athenian architecture firm, worked together with the community in a less privileged neighborhood of Chania, Greece, to create this lively mural made entirely out of recycled plastic water bottles. Working off of a traditional weaving pattern, the name of the project, 'Argallios,' comes from the root terms 'loom' and 'in a different way,' describing the alternative method and materials used to create this [vibrant pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1). Children in the community were involved with collecting, cutting, preparing and painting the bottles, and got to take part in making a work of art in their local area. Through this project, Kollektivemind* demonstrated how materials as simple as recycled plastic water bottles and [metal fencing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/know-new-plastic) can be part of a productive project with empowering results. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Salvaged Artwork:** Repurposing used materials to create works of art. - **Community Involvement:** Working together with local communities to create meaningful art. - **Upcycling:** Transforming waste materials into unique pieces of art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Opportunities to create eco-friendly art installations using salvaged materials. - **Community Development:** Empowering local communities through involvement in public art projects. - **Sustainability:** Innovative ways to reduce waste and promote sustainability through the upcycling of materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/membran-collective.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-tiny-home.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Recycled Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs.md) - [Marine Waste Display Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/display-fixture.md)