# Sweet Socket Stuffers Scott Amron's Eco-Friendly Electrical Outlet Decorations (UPDATE) By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-plug-decor-scott-amron-creates-eco-friendly-home-decorations References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6627/scott-amron-die-electric.html) & [amronexperimental](http://www.amronexperimental.com/) Scott Amron has come up with some really unconventional uses for your [unused outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerbug) that don't use electricity. The New York designer uses materials that are made of insulating materials that do not conduct any unnecessary energy. These innovative socket stuffers include [corks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box), flower vases, candles, toothbrush holders, and shelves made of cords. This is such an [eco-friendly way to decorate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-collection-2) your home! **Implications** - Many homeowners in today's eco-conscious society are seeking ways to eliminate necessary electricity and hydro costs. Companies that can produce practical products that not only require no electricity, but that also eliminate the use of future electricity, will certainly appeal to consumers looking to cut down the amounts of energy being used within their homes. It would be beneficial for companies to consider how their products can make a variety of things easier for their customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Decorative Outlets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop electrical outlets that serve as functional and aesthetically pleasing decorations, using insulating materials that do not conduct unnecessary energy. - **Energy-efficient Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of practical products, such as corks, flower vases, candles, toothbrush holders, and shelves made of cords, that require no electricity and help consumers cut down on energy usage within their homes. - **Sustainable Home Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to design products that not only eliminate the use of future electricity, but also offer eco-friendly alternatives for home decoration and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate eco-conscious design principles into home decor products, providing consumers with sustainable and energy-efficient options for their living spaces. - **Electrical Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional electrical appliances to develop energy-saving and eco-friendly alternatives that align with the growing demand for sustainability in households. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate eco-friendly and energy-efficient features into smart home technologies, offering homeowners a seamless way to reduce their energy consumption and embrace sustainable living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Proof Outlet Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outletguard.md) - [Modular Self-Monitoring Power Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-smart-cube.md) - [Natural Rock-Imitating Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem.md) - [Painting-Inspired Electrical Outlet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22-system.md) - [Modular Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Design-Conscious Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willow-power-supply.md) - [Smart Rgb Power Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisoutlet-aura.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md)