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# Upcycled Plastic Vacuums
Electrolux's ‘Vac from the Sea' Made of Ocean Garbage

By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-15 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vac-from-the-sea
References: [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE65S11I20100629) & [electrolux.se](http://www.electrolux.se/Innovation/Campaigns/Vac-from-the-sea/)

[Electrolux's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-appliance-hub) 'Vac from the Sea' initiative will gather plastic from ocean shores and floating garbage patches. The reclaimed plastic garbage will then be used to make a limited number of [vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-vacuum-concept) that will then be put to work to raise awareness about plastic pollution and recycling, including the scarcity of recycled plastics needed for making sustainable home appliances.

The Electrolux Vac from the Sea website provides updates and information about the project and individual plastic clean-up and recycling efforts.

**Implications** - Electroluxâ€™s â€˜Vac from the Seaâ€™ will have that garbage island in the middle of the Pacific gone in no time. Electrolux's aim is to take debris from the oceans and use them to make [vacuum cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batterypowered-vacuum-cleaners).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Upcycled Plastics:** Electrolux's 'Vac from the Sea' initiative is an example of upcycling plastics to create sustainable products.
- **Ocean Pollution Awareness:** Electrolux's 'Vac from the Sea' raises awareness about plastic pollution in the world's oceans.
- **Limited Edition Products:** Electrolux's 'Vac from the Sea' creates a limited number of vacuums from reclaimed ocean plastic, creating a unique selling proposition.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Home Appliances:** The home appliance industry can explore opportunities in using upcycled plastic materials for their products.
- **Environmental Conservation:** The environmental conservation industry can utilize upcycled plastics to create awareness and promote sustainable solutions.
- **Plastic Recycling:** The plastic recycling industry can benefit from innovative initiatives like 'Vac from the Sea' by providing a steady stream of recycled materials.

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