# Garden Tool Weaponry These Shovels Made From Guns are a Creative Form of Recycling By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shovels-made-from-guns References: [pedroreyes.net](http://pedroreyes.net/) Turning a wrong into a right, artist Pedro Reyes has created shovels made from guns. Made especially for [tree-planting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantolin), these shovels made from guns are definitely creative. The military weapons were smashed with a steamroller, then melted and molded into shovels with wooden handles. Distributed to [art institutions and public schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) in the Cualiacán community, a few shovels also made their way to Vancouver, San Francisco and Paris art galleries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Art:** Using unconventional materials to create art presents opportunities for unique, eco-friendly creations. - **Creative Recycling:** Repurposing items in unexpected ways can lead to innovative products and solutions. - **Sustainable Design:** Finding ways to repurpose and transform materials can contribute to a more sustainable future. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artistic & Creative Industries:** Art organizations, galleries, and artists can explore the potential of upcycled and creatively recycled materials in their work. - **Environmental Conservation:** Companies and organizations focused on environmental sustainability can leverage innovative approaches to recycling and repurposing in their initiatives. - **Education & Community Development:** Educational institutions and community organizations can incorporate sustainable projects and initiatives into their programming to promote awareness and creative problem-solving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Utensil Street Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymshark-x-steel-warriors.md) - [Natural Material Gardening Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-collection.md) - [High-Performance Snow Shovels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snow-shovel.md) - [Nature Care Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livio.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md)