# Crafty Concrete Conservation The Broken Bricks Recycle Machine Turns Gray into Green By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broken-bricks-recycle-machine References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/29/broken-bricks-recycling-machine-makes-lego-dreams/) At first thought this was a machine that magically created [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world) blocks from garbage, my heart nearly gave out. Then I realized it wasn't something as playful, but in fact far more useful. Concrete, like any other resource on the planet, is something we must conserve and use wisely and the Broken Bricks Recycle Machine is about the wisest way I can think to use concrete. Like a futuristic vacuum, the Broken Bricks Recycle Machine simply eats up any old or [discarded concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grisbrew-espresso-maker), and through various mechanics, ejects [LEGO-like bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-light) out its other end that can be used for many different building foundations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Concrete Recycling:** Opportunity for waste management companies to innovate and offer concrete recycling solutions for eco-conscious construction projects. - **Lego-like Building Materials:** The development of LEGO-like building materials could revolutionize the construction industry, allowing for more efficient and sustainable building practices. - **Smart Construction Machinery:** The use of smart machinery, like the Broken Bricks Recycle Machine, could increase efficiency and reduce waste in the construction industry. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** Construction companies could benefit from incorporating eco-conscious and sustainable building practices into their operations. - **Waste Management:** Waste management companies have an opportunity to offer innovative solutions for concrete recycling and waste reduction in the construction industry. - **Machinery Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies producing machinery for the construction industry have an opportunity to innovate and develop smart machines that increase efficiency and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycling Home-Use Compactor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-drop-1.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomaterial Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-6.md) - [Sustainable Repurposed Clay Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutina.md) - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md) - [AI-Powered Recycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binko-recycling-machine.md) - [Surfboard Waste Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-block-maui.md) - [Sustainable Growth Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treesoil.md)