# Solar Light Benches The Multitasking Steven Ma ec-O Bench is Environmentally Friendly By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-05-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steven-ma-ec-o-bench References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/05/recycled-bench-grows-plants-generates-electricity.php) & [ma-steven.blogspot](http://ma-steven.blogspot.com/) With the Steven Ma 'ec-O Bench,' the environment can take a sigh of relief. Made from recycled materials, this power-generating, self-sustaining light bench collects solar energy during the day to generate power for the bench lamp at night. Further, this high-tech seat also collects water to feed the plants growing off the sides, keeping the bench's naturalistic look. With an intricate and interesting framework, the Steven Ma 'ec-O Bench' is a great invention that takes a huge step towards eco-friendly living. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 62% | 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 - **Solar-powered Benches:** The trend of solar-powered benches offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to provide sustainable outdoor seating options that generate their own power. - **Recycled Material Innovation:** The trend of using recycled materials in product design presents an opportunity for companies to create eco-friendly and sustainable solutions like the ec-O Bench. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** The trend of multifunctional furniture, like the ec-O Bench, allows companies to tap into the growing demand for versatile and space-saving products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can benefit from the trend of solar-powered benches by developing innovative solutions for outdoor solar energy collection and utilization. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** The recycling and waste management industry can capitalize on the trend of using recycled materials in product design by developing new techniques and technologies for recycling and transforming waste into useful materials. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** The furniture and interior design industry can explore the trend of multifunctional furniture to create innovative and space-efficient solutions that cater to the evolving needs of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Rotating Solar-Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-solarpowered-bench-that-spins-ever-so-slowly.md) - [Energy-Producing Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ya18-stool.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md) - [Sustainable Paper-Infused Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detalji-bench.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md)