This Elephant Sculpture from CB2 is Made Using Recyclable Materials
Jana Pijak — October 5, 2013 — Art & Design
Embodying a visually bold pop-art aesthetic, this Elephant Sculpture from home decor retailer CB2 promotes sustainable design practices. The eye-catching accessory is made from recycled flip-flops that have been collected from Indian Ocean shores.
Found off the Kenyan coast, these footwear accessories have been transformed into animalistic decorative objects that are meant to inject color and life into any interior space. This eco Elephant Sculpture from CB2 is meant to encourage repurposed material use with an aim to clean up beaches while protecting the marine ecosystem from unwanted and harmful waste produced by the discarded sandals.
These hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind sculptures embody a wild and colorfully vivid aesthetic that is achieved through the manipulation of an unlikely and eco-friendly material choice.
Found off the Kenyan coast, these footwear accessories have been transformed into animalistic decorative objects that are meant to inject color and life into any interior space. This eco Elephant Sculpture from CB2 is meant to encourage repurposed material use with an aim to clean up beaches while protecting the marine ecosystem from unwanted and harmful waste produced by the discarded sandals.
These hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind sculptures embody a wild and colorfully vivid aesthetic that is achieved through the manipulation of an unlikely and eco-friendly material choice.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Pop-art Decor - More companies can generate visually-bold pop-art products by using eco-friendly materials such as recycled waste.
2. Upcycling Waste Products - A growing trend in sustainable design involves transforming waste products into unique, one-of-a-kind decorative items.
3. Community Activism Through Design - Companies can use design to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire individuals to take action in their local communities.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Companies can innovate sustainable design practices in the home decor industry by using recycled waste materials in their products.
2. Eco-friendly Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can adopt eco-friendly practices by repurposing waste materials and reducing their carbon footprint.
3. Art and Design Education - Art and Design institutions can develop course curriculums encompassing transformative design practices and their influence on environmentalism.
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