I don’t know what the rules are elsewhere in the world, but here in Australia, fines apply if you are caught flicking a cigarette butt on the ground. Which makes these stylish pocket ashtrays a handy must-have for smokers on the go.
When mobile ashtrays first hit the shelves here, they showed very little design effort, and most were branded with environmental protection logos that were clearly designed to guilt smokers into purchasing one.
This collection of colorful pocket ashtrays is a refreshing change from the dull options that preceded them.
Included in the group from Trend de la Creme is the ‘Torico’ Ashtray, the Pocket Ashtray, the Bubble Ashtray and the Cube Ashtray by Mistletoe, and the Ashtray Wallet and Mini Ashtray Purse by Shrug Design.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Stylish Ashtrays
- Designing more aesthetically pleasing ashtrays for smokers to carry around could lead to a new market for designer ashtrays.
- Eco-friendly Cigarette Disposal
- Providing eco-friendly, convenient and portable solutions for cigarette disposal can completely redefine an essential product for smokers.
- Smart Trash Solutions
- Developing innovative designs for ashtrays and similar products that fit in pockets for disposing of cigarette butts could lead to further research into smart trash technologies.
Where This Applies
- Fashion and Accessories
- With stylish and portable ashtrays, a new trend of designer ashtrays can emerge under the fashion and accessories industry.
- Waste Management
- Researching efficient solutions for cigarette butt disposal could revolutionize the waste management industry.
- Hospitality
- Providing guests with smart trash solutions, like chic ashtrays, upon check-in can give the hospitality industry a competitive advantage for environmentally-conscious guests.
