# Plastic Bottle Shingles These Upcycled Plastic Bottles are Made Into Sustainable Roofing Tiles By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-roofing References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3052302/why-a-man-who-hates-plastic-water-bottles-is-making-plastic-water-bottles?partner=rss) & [crdc.green](http://www.crdc.green/regen/) These sustainable roofing tiles made from old water bottles were created by Canadian-born builder and entrepreneur Donald Thomson. With a passion for design and an eco-conscious mindset, Thomson launched his ‘A’Gua-brand water bottles. The bottles have been re-purposed with insulation to be used as sustainable roofing tiles. This clever design uses a combination of [aerated concrete and paper waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick) to create the insulation, which can then be tinted to look just like slate, marble or ceramic. The ultimate goal for Thomson was to create a product that followed his eco-conscious ideas. Transforming a landfill-stuffier into a useful construction product presents a unique opportunity for bottle manufacturers and contribution firms. If the two markets could collaborate with this idea, they might be able to reach a mutual point of benefit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Sustainable Roofing:** The trend of using repurposed materials for sustainable roofing presents disruptive innovation opportunities for construction and roofing companies. - **Upcycled Products:** The trend of creating upcycled products like roofing tiles from waste materials opens up opportunities for manufacturers in the recycling and construction industries. - **Eco-conscious Design:** The trend of incorporating eco-conscious design principles in construction products provides opportunities for builders and entrepreneurs to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the potential of using repurposed materials for sustainable roofing, creating eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions. - **Roofing:** The roofing industry can embrace the use of upcycled products like roofing tiles made from waste materials, offering customers sustainable and visually appealing options. - **Recycling:** The recycling industry can partner with construction companies to transform waste materials into innovative products, reducing landfill waste and promoting sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaex-building-systems-inc.md) - [Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-tiny-home.md) - [Plant-Based Plastic Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pet-bottle.md) - [Eco-Friendly Dissolving Shampoo Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolving-bottles.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Plastic Bottle Recycling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-strip-cutter.md) - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [Peelable Dissolving Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolving-bottle.md) - [Plastic Conservation Drink Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-recycled-bottle-packaging.md)