# Illuminating Eco Sculptures This Environmental Art Raises Awareness with 10,000 Plastic Bottles By Mariana Diaz Alarcon | Published 2015-10-30 | Updated 2015-11-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-luis-and-eco-panel References: [mercadonegro.pe](http://www.mercadonegro.pe/noticia/4732/-san-luis-y-su-eco-panel-construido-con-10000-botellas-de-pet) & [sanluisagua.ar](http://www.sanluisagua.com.ar/SlAguaAsp/Paginas/Index.asp) Looking to being awareness to people who enjoy the beach over the summer, San Luis had an idea to install an environmental art piece at Panamericana Sur -- an 'Eco-Panel' made from recycled plastic bottles, which generates light based on solar energy. For the construction of the Eco-Panel, the height was reached using 10,000 recycled plastic bottles; equivalent to the amount of plastic that is disposed on one beach during the summer. It also has 10 [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2) that catch daylight to be used in the night. Thus, the panel will be illuminated without generating higher CO2 emissions from the use of electricity. . Note that according to the latest report by the ONG Life, [PET](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidel-returnable-pet) bottles constitute 13% of the garbage that is disposed in seas, lakes and rivers; the plastic takes between 100-150 years to biodegrade. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Environmental Awareness Art:** Creating art installations that raise awareness about environmental issues, such as plastic waste in oceans, can engage and educate the public. - **Solar-powered Lighting:** Utilizing solar panels to generate electricity for lighting can offer sustainable and energy-efficient solutions in various industries. - **Recycled Material Innovations:** Exploring innovative ways to repurpose and recycle materials, such as plastic bottles, can lead to the development of eco-friendly products and constructions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage environmental awareness art to create impactful installations and foster sustainability conversations. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy sector can further develop solar-powered lighting solutions for various applications, promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. - **Waste Management:** Innovations in recycling and repurposing materials like plastic bottles can help tackle waste management challenges and promote a circular economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Sculptural Biomaterial Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wevolve-labs.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-tiny-home.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Creative Sun Safety Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Converted Scooter Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism.md)