# Trash Collecting Jewelry Multifunctional Brooch Doubles as a Mini Garbage Bin By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-01-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-jewelry-brooch-doubles-as-a-mini-garbage-bin References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/24/view/5143/garbage-pin-by-ana-cardim.html) & [anacardim](http://anacardim.com/) As a fan of expensive shoes, I implore all you people out there with the nasty habit of ditching your gum on the ground to get yourselves one of these garbage bin brooches. The ‘garbage pin’ by Portuguese designer Ana Cardim is a metallic silver brooch that holds a tiny removable plastic bag which, once filled with your heavily chewed gum and other tiny scraps, can then be removed, closed with a wire and ditched in a life-size trash can. This unique, functional piece of jewelry is sold as a kit that includes additional plastic bags and wires. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multifunctional Jewelry:** Creating jewelry with multiple uses and functions opens up new possibilities for innovation and creativity in the jewelry industry. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Combining fashion and sustainability by using recycled materials or creating environmentally-friendly designs presents an opportunity for disruption in the fashion industry. - **Tech-integrated Accessories:** Integrating technology into accessories allows for the creation of innovative and functional products that enhance the user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry has the potential to evolve by offering multifunctional pieces that not only enhance personal style but also serve practical purposes. - **Waste Management:** Innovations in waste management, such as designing mini garbage bins or recycling accessories, can revolutionize how we dispose of waste and promote sustainable practices. - **Fashion:** Exploring the intersection of fashion and technology can lead to the development of tech-integrated accessories that are both fashionable and innovative. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [QSR-Themed Premium Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litter-and-glamour-collection.md) - [Gamified Trash Pickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-beam.md) - [Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-running.md) - [Chic Utilitarian Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carden-the-twin.md) - [Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-edition.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Cigarette Waste Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat.md)