# Movable Islands Spiral Island is an Oasis That Floats on Recycled Plastic Bottles By Rachel | Published 2009-05-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-island References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/recycled-paradise-amazing-man-made-floating-island/) & [spiralislanders](http://www.spiralislanders.com/) Spiral Island is both an incredibly unique and impressive idea: the concept is simple, just build a floating island and live on it. The first floating island made by Spiral Island was torn apart during a hurricane, but has now been rebuilt. The island floats on 100,000 [plastic bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-block-maui) and can be moved and docked throughout the world. That's definitely one way to see the world! **Implications** - **Revise this: "so that they can come down on the right side of history. " The [eco movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatis) has transcended niche groups and informs a large cross-section of societal values. This stems from how the effects of global warming have begun to become visible. Companies should align themselves with the values of the movement so that they can come down on the right side of history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 90% | 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 - **Floating Islands:** Creating floating islands using recycled materials presents an opportunity for sustainable living and alternative housing solutions. - **Plastic Recycling:** Innovative projects like Spiral Island highlight the importance of recycling plastic waste and encourage the development of new recycling technologies. - **Eco-conscious Living:** The growing awareness of the effects of global warming prompts individuals and businesses to adopt eco-conscious lifestyles and practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture & Construction:** Architects and construction companies can explore the construction of floating islands using recycled materials as a sustainable and innovative solution for coastal development. - **Plastic Recycling:** The plastic recycling industry should focus on developing more efficient recycling processes and technologies to address the growing demand for sustainable plastic alternatives. - **Sustainable Tourism:** The tourism industry can incorporate floating islands as unique and eco-friendly destinations, attracting sustainable-minded travelers and promoting responsible tourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Island Paradises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-island-1.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Branded Island Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-island-2025.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Inflatable Modular Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havn.md) - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Flax Fiber Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-nomad.md) - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [Floating Marine Park Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smrket.md)