# Fowl-Feeding Bread Browners The Me and You Toaster Lets You Share Scraps with Feathered Friends By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-10-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/me-and-you-toaster References: [avihaishurin](http://www.avihaishurin.com/?page=works&id=me-and-you-toaster) Rather than allowing crumbs to collect in and around your beloved breakfast-making appliance, the ingenious Me and You Toaster makes your edible remnants available to others who might be hungry too. You don't need to do a daily sweep of your countertop in order to amass your scraps either because the quirky culinary contraption does this for you. Avihai Shurin's invention is a [hybrid toaster and bird feeder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdbuddy-2-mini). Simply keep the gadget close to your window and it will make for an easy move onto the sill once you've finished [browning your bread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro). The slanted slot guides residual morsels into the tray-like base so that they're accessible to your [peckish winged neighbors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bird-feeders). Offering the avian visitors a perch and an easy meal, the Me and You Toaster is convenient and nearly self-cleaning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Kitchen Gadgets:** The Me and You Toaster represents the trend of smart kitchen gadgets that not only serve their main function but also offer additional benefits, such as feeding birds. - **Food Waste Reduction:** The Me and You Toaster addresses the trend of reducing food waste by providing a simple and convenient way to share edible remnants with hungry birds. - **Nature-friendly Appliances:** The Me and You Toaster taps into the trend of nature-friendly appliances that encourage sustainability and connect users with their environment through innovative design. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliance:** The Me and You Toaster disrupts the kitchen appliance industry by combining the functions of a toaster and bird feeder, providing a unique and eco-friendly product. - **Home Decor:** The Me and You Toaster offers an opportunity for the home decor industry to create functional and stylish gadgets that blend seamlessly into the living space while serving multiple purposes. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Me and You Toaster opens up possibilities for the outdoor recreation industry by providing a way for people to interact with nature and wildlife right from their kitchen window. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sliding Easy-Access Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-toaster.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Rocking Robotic Toaster Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-toaster.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Optic Sensor Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto.md) - [App-Extended Smart Birdfeeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-birdfeeder.md) - [Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-cooking.md) - [Ultra-Thin See-Through Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-transparent-toaster.md)