A man from China could not afford to buy a stroller for his baby, so he decided to make one from various parts he found in garbage cans and on the street. The resulting work can be seen in the gallery above.
"Sure it is not the most beautiful stroller and is doubtful to pass any safety inspections, but it gets the job done… and keeps the money in your pocket a little bit longer," weirdasianews said.
With the credit crunch looming, who knows what other potential people will begin seeing in garbage. The cluster below shows a few examples of innovative trash use.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycling
- With more people looking for affordable options during credit crunch, upcycling or using waste materials to create new products could lead to disruptive innovation opportunities.
- Circular Economy
- Innovation in creating a circular economy where waste is reused or repurposed to create new products could lead to cost-effective solutions and minimize waste.
- DIY
- There is a growing trend towards DIY and creating one's own products, and using waste in this process could lead to new innovations and cost-saving opportunities.
Where This Applies
- Sustainability
- The sustainability industry could benefit from the use of waste materials in the creation of new products.
- Urban Design
- Incorporating waste materials into urban design could lead to creative and sustainable public spaces.
- Home Improvement
- In the home improvement industry, repurposing waste materials for DIY products could lead to new, cost-effective solutions for consumers.
