# Sustainable Sculptural Furniture JamesPlumb is Advocating for the Reuse of Demolition Waste By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reuse-of-demolition-waste References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/06/22/jamesplumb-steel-roots-rebar-lighting/) & [jamesplumb](https://jamesplumb.co.uk/) With a focus on sustainable practices, London-based design studio JamesPlumb finds solace in the reuse of demolition waste as a constituent part of its latest collection. Consisting of a few lighting designs, the capsule is heavily expressive, interesting and will, without a doubt, serve as a [sculpturally motivated piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unform-studios) in the context of the contemporary living space. Moreover, the designs, which are made from rebar, are infused with a strong romantic aspect as they embrace an older ritual of lighting — instead of lightbulbs or LEDs, JamesPlumb combines the product with [delicate, mid-century-styled candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1). The collection has been given the name of 'Steel Roots.' In a world that is increasingly becoming conscious of the consequences of consumption, brands that practice the reuse of demolition waste or other kinds are one step ahead. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reuse of Demolition Waste:** There is an opportunity for brands to incorporate demolition waste into their design process, creating unique and sustainable products. - **Sustainable Lighting Designs:** Designers can explore the use of alternative lighting materials and methods, such as combining candles with modern sculptures, to create visually striking and eco-friendly lighting options. - **Romantic Industrial Aesthetic:** The fusion of industrial materials like rebar with delicate and nostalgic elements like mid-century candles presents an opportunity for designers to create pieces with a romantic and vintage-inspired aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can incorporate sustainable materials and construction practices, such as reusing demolition waste, into their creations. - **Lighting Design:** Lighting designers can explore alternative lighting materials and methods, such as combining candles with modern lighting fixtures, to create unique and sustainable lighting designs. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can tap into the trend of romantic industrial aesthetics by offering furniture and lighting pieces that combine industrial materials with nostalgic elements, creating a unique and visually appealing style for contemporary living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Reused Skyscraper Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-form-line.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Repurposed Electric Scooter Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism-collection.md) - [Material Art Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ferro-capsule.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md)