# Blue Illuminating Bottles The Trap Light Uses Photoluminescent Pigments to Store Light By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trap-light References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/04/09/trap-light-by-gionata-gatto-and-mike-thompson.php) & [atuppertu](http://www.atuppertu.com/Welcome.html) The featured Trap Light essentially traps waste energy and converts it into visible light. Although the result seems more for ambiance than for practical purposes, its eerily emitted luminance is entirely captivating. Designed by Gionata Gatto and Mike Thompson of [Studio At](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light)ùppertù, the Trap Light uses photoluminescent pigments to capture escaping light. With photoluminescent pigments embedded in its [Murano glass body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upglas-collection), it acts as both a shade and a light source. According to Mocoloco, the Trap Light takes "30 minutes 'charge' of recycled light from a traditional incandescent or LED light bulb provides up to 8 hours of [ambient lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern)." I love the bottle shape it takes on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Photoluminescent Decor:** Exploring the use of photoluminescent pigments in home decor items to add an eerie glow to living spaces. - **Energy Harvesting Lighting:** Developing new technologies that capture and convert waste energy into usable light. - **Sustainable Lighting Solutions:** Creating lighting solutions that rely on sustainable energy sources and recycled materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Lighting:** Innovating the lighting industry by exploring more sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. - **Home Decor:** Integrating photoluminescent pigments into design elements like furniture, art, and textiles. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Exploring ways to repurpose waste energy and materials to create eco-friendly products and reduce carbon footprints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-water-bottle.md) - [Rechargeable Illuminating Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Glowing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowyld-collection.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Glowing Power-Free Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nisshoku.md) - [Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowing-relief.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md)