# Artsy Rubbish Bins The TRASHed Art of Recycling Campaign Creates Artistic Garbage Cans By Rachel | Published 2009-07-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/TRASHed-Art-of-recycling-garbage-can References: [superpunch.blogspot](http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2009/07/beautiful-garbage-cans-link-roundup.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/74696088@N00/sets/72157608305908694/) These are some surprisingly artistic trash bins! The TRASHed Art of Recycling Campaign is one that commissions [artistic redesigns of trash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames), compost, and [recycling bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartsort), and places the art at appropriate live venues. The point of the TRASHed Art of Recycling Campaign is to [encourage people to recycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprehensive-recycling) by showing them art they are likely to enjoy on the side of the bin. A cool and artistic way to encourage people to throw out their trash! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Redesign:** Embracing artistic designs in everyday objects like trash bins opens up opportunities for innovative and visually appealing product redesigns. - **Interactive Recycling Campaigns:** Creating interactive experiences through art and placing them in live venues can inspire and engage people in sustainable behaviors, such as recycling. - **Promoting Environmental Consciousness:** Using art as a medium to promote environmental awareness can captivate and educate individuals, fostering a collective responsibility for sustainable practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Public Space Design:** The integration of artistic trash bins into public spaces presents an opportunity for designers and architects to reimagine and enhance the aesthetic appeal of urban environments. - **Event Marketing:** Incorporating artistic recycling bins in event venues can create unique promotional opportunities for brands, allowing them to align their message with sustainability and creativity. - **Eco-friendly Branding:** Companies can leverage artistic recycling bins as a branding tool to showcase their commitment to environmental responsibility and inspire customers to adopt sustainable habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-project.md) - [Adorable Public Rubbish Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-seoul-20.md) - [Chic Utilitarian Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carden-the-twin.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Modular Organization Garbage Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-garbage-bins.md) - [Meditative Trash Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-time-out.md) - [Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-edition.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md) - [Modular Trash Organization Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sortmate-trash-cans.md)