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Globular Garbage Bins

PACMAN by AND-RE are Pop Culture-Inspired Public Recycling Receptacles

— May 19, 2012 — Art & Design
The reason behind the name of PACMAN by AND-RE is pretty obvious. Its spherical shape is a dead giveaway. As soon as a person learns of the purpose of this globular object, it becomes even clearer. A series of public garbage and recycling receptacles, these containers gobble up anything and everything passersby decide to feed them. If only they were actually part of a game that inspired people to be more careful when it came to littering.

PACMAN by AND-RE may not be available in an all-yellow version, but the section of colors that each one does have serves a greater purpose. They inform users what items should be placed in which container. The concept was awarded the Iberian Urban Equipment Prize in the Urban Furniture category.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture-inspired Public Recycling - Develop public recycling receptacles that are inspired by pop culture and create virality and excitement around environmental sustainability.
2. Interactive Waste Management - Design waste management systems that encourage interaction and participation, so that people are not just disposing of their litter but becoming more responsible for it while being entertained at the same time.
3. Color-coded Waste Management - Create innovative waste and recycling systems that use bright colors to designate and categorize types of waste that need to be disposed of in a given receptacle or location.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Sustainability Industry - Develop innovative waste management systems to recycle and reduce waste that people are excited to use and that encourage increased participation and a reduction in litter.
2. Urban Equipment Industry - Collaborate with municipalities and governments to create innovative public property products designed for better waste management and that enhance the look of public spaces.
3. Entertainment Industry - Partner with urban planners and environmental sustainability experts to design waste management systems that excel in both functionality and entertainment, making people more invested and active participants in environmental sustainability.
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