# Upcycled Household Basins The Native Trails Copper Sinks are Recycled and Kill Germs By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-trails-copper-sinks References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/native-trails-recycled-germ-killing-copper-sinks.html) & [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/native-trails-copper-sinks-are-classy-and-kill-germs-too.php?dcitc=th_rss) The best thing ever would be something that is environmentally sustainable, reusable and can kill germs. Geez, I wonder who would make such a thing? The Native Trails Copper Sinks fits all of the aforementioned criteria and more. Using [100% recycled copper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-house-copper-infused-pillow), the company creates [custom sinks for the bathroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design), kitchen, and anywhere else that would need a sink. The best part about the Native Trails Copper Sinks is that within two hours 99% of the bacteria that may try to live in it will be killed off. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Basins:** Companies can create more eco-friendly products with features such as recycling and bacteria-killing properties. - **Customizable Sinks:** Customizable materials and designs allow for a wider range of personalized sink options for consumers. - **Bacteria-killing Products:** More industries can adopt bacteria-killing materials and designs in their products to promote health and hygiene. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Furnishings:** Companies can explore eco-friendly and customizable sink designs for home furnishings to appeal to consumers' sustainability and personalization preferences. - **Hospitality:** Hotels can invest in bacteria-killing basins to keep guests safe and healthy, while also showcasing their sustainability efforts. - **Healthcare:** Hospitals and healthcare providers can benefit from using bacteria-killing products, like sinks, in their facilities to minimize the spread of infection and promote hygiene. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Copper-Made Antimicrobial Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staywell-copper.md) - [Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potr-letterbox.md) - [Elegant Kitchen Sink Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-sink-system.md) - [Textural Bathroom Sink Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbasin-collection.md) - [Slick Bathroom Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slick-bathroom-sink.md) - [Electric Kiln-Made Unique Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-1.md) - [Reinventive Modern Kitchen Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen.md) - [Dual-Use Ceramic Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luneup.md) - [Tech-Equipped Kitchen Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-kitchen-sink.md)