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# 2-In-1 Waste Collectors
The DustPan+Bin by Lufdesign Saves Precious Space

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-11 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dustpan-bin
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/pics-dustpan-that-doubles-as-a-trash-can.html) & [lufdesign.blogspot](http://lufdesign.blogspot.com/2008/10/dustpanbin.html)

I have a closet dedicated to [cleaning supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-everymess), so I can understand how such things can get in the way, proving that the DustPan+Bin is a helpful combination indeed. Essentially what the name implies, this dustpan also doubles as a trash can. For those who don't have the luxury of a cleaning closet (haha, suckers), it can [save space in your home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceefficient-drying).

Created by design studio Lufdesign, the DustPan+Bin boasts a simple, contemporary look that could fit into virtually any home. All it requires is a simple flip for it to turn from [dustpan to trash can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcompacting-dustbin) -- easy as pie.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Space-saving Cleaning Tools:** The combination of dustpans and trash cans into one compact device creates opportunities for innovative space-saving cleaning tools.
- **Multi-functional Home Accessories:** The DustPan+Bin exemplifies the trend of creating multi-functional accessories that serve multiple purposes, providing opportunities for similar innovations in other home products.
- **Contemporary Design Solutions:** The clean and modern design of the DustPan+Bin showcases the trend of contemporary design solutions in everyday household items, opening up opportunities for designers to create aesthetically pleasing yet functional products.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Cleaning Supplies:** The combination of dustpans and trash cans offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the cleaning supplies industry, enabling them to create more efficient and space-saving products.
- **Home Organization:** The DustPan+Bin demonstrates the potential for disruption in the home organization industry, encouraging companies to develop multi-purpose and compact storage solutions.
- **Household Appliances:** The incorporation of multi-functionality in the DustPan+Bin presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the household appliances industry, leading to the creation of versatile and space-saving products.

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