# Junk Yard Aliens The Mutoid Waste Co By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-city-mutoid-waste-co-alien-creations-from-junk-yards References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/page/310/#14712) A woman called Ruby Blues has the best job in the World - she builds outlandish machines out of scrap metal with her boyfriend Joe Rush. Her resource is the legendary Mutoid Waste Co. and, of course, Glastonbury’s Trash City. The Mutoid Waste Co is famous for building [giant welded sculptures from waste materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn) and [customizing broken down cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine). They make large scale murals in the abandoned buildings where they also host parties. The result of their work speaks for itself and personally, I can’t get enough of it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Scrap Metal Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for unique and unconventional sculptures made from scrap metal. - **Sustainable Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to repurpose waste materials into useful and aesthetically appealing products. - **Alternative Event Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive experiences by repurposing abandoned buildings as event venues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists to create eco-friendly art installations using repurposed materials. - **Environmental Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly solutions for waste management and recycling. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform unconventional spaces into unique event venues for immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Integrated Engine Off-Roading Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubishack.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Found Objects-Formed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldgate-gold.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md)