# Negativity Refuse Bag Positive Thinking Gadget By Elit Alice | Published 2008-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/negativity-refuse-bags-positive-thinking References: [elitalice](http://www.elitalice.com/2008/01/03/negativity-refuse-bags/) & [woowat](http://www.woowat.com/01.html) New year, new life! Out with the old! Let's throw away all that's useless! Yes, let's purge your mind of all negativity of last year! The [non-recyclable, negative emotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-your-mind1) should go in this [negativity refuse bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-express-disposal-truck), named Positive. You need to seal it, properly, dispose of it in the nearest trash receptacle, close our eyes, take a deep breath and think of something positive. We've been all daydreaming about a bag like this, but it was Stephen Woowat at Staffordshire University, who finally designed it for us. Important: once sealed, the bag should never be re-opened. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Positive Thinking:** Opportunity for products and services that help individuals cultivate positive thinking and discard negative emotions. - **Emotional Wellness:** Growing demand for innovations that support emotional well-being and provide tools for emotional cleansing and purification. - **Mindfulness Products:** Market for mindfulness-focused items that encourage individuals to be present, let go of negativity, and embrace positive experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the personal development industry to create tools and resources for individuals seeking to optimize their mental and emotional well-being. - **Self-care:** Opportunities in the self-care industry to develop products that promote emotional cleansing and provide self-soothing techniques for stress relief and positive mindset cultivation. - **Wellness Retreats:** Innovations in the wellness retreat industry can include specialized programs and services focused on emotional purification and nurturing positive thinking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-garbage-bags.md) - [Stress-Reducing Garbage Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-time-out-campaign.md) - [Worry-Focused Digital Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worry-bin.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [Redesigning Restful Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew-project.md) - [Reusable Chewing Gum Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewing-gum-container.md) - [Recycling Home-Use Compactor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-drop-1.md) - [Odor-Absorbing Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorsorb-liners.md) - [Stress-Reducing Breathing Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-ball.md)