# Air-Purifying Garbage Bins The 'EcoBin' Containers Clean Harmful Chemicals from the Air By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecobin References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/ecobin-cleans-the-air-one-bin-at-a-time/) & [mishabelyaev](http://mishabelyaev.com/) [Air purification technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mito-air-purifier) is growing in popularity immensely on a worldwide basis, which is seeing new products like the 'EcoBin' garbage bins be created with this in mind. The bins are each crafted using Krion K-Life Solid Surface with Eco-Active Technology, which allow them to pull in and capture a [variety of different particles and VOCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airthings-renew) that could be found in your home. The material then converts the substances into harmless substances like water and mineral salts. The 'EcoBin' garbage bins are the design work of Misha Belyaev and speak to a need for [healthier home decor products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifier-table) as consumers seek to make their living space as clean as possible as they continue to spend increasing amounts of time indoors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 13% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Air Purification Technology:** Designing products with air purification capabilities to meet the growing demand for cleaner living spaces. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Using eco-activating materials to create sustainable products that effectively capture and convert harmful substances. - **Health-focused Home Decor:** Developing decor products that prioritize health by removing pollutants and improving indoor air quality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Creating innovative home decor solutions that integrate air purification technologies for a healthier living environment. - **Waste Management:** Applying air purifying capabilities in garbage bin design to address indoor air pollution caused by waste. - **Sustainable Materials:** Incorporating eco-activating materials into various product designs to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Pollution-Reducing Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecos-1.md) - [Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florapur-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Naturalistic AI-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briiv-pro.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Dynamic Air-Purifying Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vox-aeris.md) - [Odor-Busting Waste Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-composter.md) - [Modular Organization Garbage Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-garbage-bins.md) - [Air-Purifying Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoplants.md) - [Algae-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algenair-aerium.md)