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Trap lightToday Gionata Gatto and Mike Thompson unveiled a gorgeous new <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/lighting">pendant lamp</a> at the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/milan-furniture-fair">Milan Furniture Fair</a> that is completely powered by light energy absorbed from ambient sources. Dubbed the <a href="http://www.traplightsaveenergy.com/">'Trap Light'</a>, the cord- and battery-free lamp utilizes special photoluminescent pigments to scavenge "waste energy" from surrounding light sources such as CFL and LED bulbs. At night, the lamp springs to life with a soft, ambient glow.1
Trap lightCompletely cord and battery free, the Trap Light utilizes special pigments to absorb "waste energy" from other light sources.2
Trap lightWaste energy is absorbed from surrounding light sources to power the Trap Light.3
Trap lightMore commonly known as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoluminescence">photoluminesence</a>, the process employs a substance that is able to absorb energy and then gradually release it as light.4
Trap lightA thirty minute ‘charge’ of recycled light from a traditional incandescent or <a href="http://inhabitat.com/modern-led-wat-lamp-powered-by-life-giving-water/">LED </a>light bulb provides up to eight hours of clean, green lighting.5
Trap lightThe body of each lamp has been formed using the Murano glass blowing technique.6
Trap lightThe close, hands-on approach allows the designers to embed photoluminescent pigments directly into the glass body of the lamp with ease.7
Trap lightThe lamps are made with very close attention to detail by the two designers.8
Trap lightIf you're in<a href="http://inhabitat.com/milan-furniture-fair"> Milan</a> this week, be sure to swing by the Spazio Rossana Orlandi to get a first-hand look at this stunning design.9
Trap lightMold of the lamp.10
Trap lightPouring the lamps.11
Trap lightTop enclosure.12
Trap lightLamps in the kiln.13
Trap lightCompletely cord and battery-free, the Trap Light utilizes special photoluminescent pigments to absorb "waste energy" from surrounding light sources, which it then emits as a soft ambient glow at night. A thirty minute ‘charge’ of recycled light from a traditional incandescent or LED light bulb provides up to eight hours of clean, green lighting....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/gorgeous-energy-absorbing-trap-light-never-needs-to-be-plugged-in/'>READ ARTICLE</a>14
