Going green is the order of the day. It not only portrays a smart lifestyle but also contributes to the welfare of the planet. Following the green path is not only trendy but it also puts non biodegradable materials to a better use. Lots of recyclable items are littered and dumped in the debris. This trash can be renovated to beautiful accessories. Creativity knows no bounds. Everything considered as trash can be refurbished. Creative minds have styled the lamps in a similar way. Lamps, one of the most important decorative items, provide an aesthetic look to any space. Few of such green lamps styled by artists across the globe are listed below:
1. Film roll lamp
This stunning lamp made from reels of old films is designed by Nidhi Gupta. The reels are held together and mounted in a circular shape.
2. Pixel lamp created out of recycled banners
These eye catching lamps create the illusion of ancient dug out crystals. Designed by a group of artists from Hong Kong, they are made out of recycled and biodegradable materials. These are mounted on stands of junk and are a feast for the eyes.
3. Junk Wire lamps
These unique lamps designed by Svetlana Kozhenova are aptly named as Junk Wire lamps since these are made using wires and junk from old cables. These trendy home decor possessions are enviable as they not only illuminate the room, but also utilize trash. The old wires are brilliantly wound up and bent into lamps that stand on steel stems.
4. Lamp made from yogurt bottles
The contemporary lamps are made from yogurt bottles which were obtained from trash of school dining halls. Designed by Illuminata and held together by simple things like stapler pins, these lamps emitting pulsating light actually show that trash is useful.
5. Reglow lamp
Plastic is considered to be the worst of non-degradable materials. Hence, a designer named Shelley Spicuzza managed to put them to good use with these startling shiny interior decor pieces. An evidence of excellent creativity, these lamps come in various colors and are easy to assemble. The central part being a globe, the bottles can be fastened according to taste.
6. Pine wood table lamps
Some Sweden based artists have designed and created these lamps from recycled wood. As the wood is TAF certified, these humble lamps are a must have for any environment lover. They are bit coarse and large and would complement one’s style.
7. Lamps made from Aluminum pull tabs
Designed by Mauricio Affons, these lamps are made out of redundant aluminum tabs. The dazzling visual effect is a result of extraordinary artistry. It is believed that the artist was motivated by the thought of making useful items from surplus things.
8. Rea lamps carved from plastic bottles
Named Rea by the product designer Paulina Rozalia Wiklo, these lamps are astonishing pieces of light with 69 bulbs placed in a recycled, old plastic bottles exterior. The spike is also made out of recycled articles. Since the structure is made out of litter, it is cheap when compared to other green lamps.
9. Tetra pack lamps
These brilliantly designed lamps by designer Edward Chew are exclusively made out of recycled cartons. These complex geometric designs are made by carefully cutting the cartons and folding them into triangular shapes. They are then pulled together without using glue or adhesive. The lamps are available in numerous geometric shapes.
