# Pet Waste Markers These Small Dog Poo Pins Show People Where They Need to Tidy Up By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-05-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poop-pins References: [dog-milk](http://dog-milk.com/poopins-biodegradable-dog-poop-markers/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1554825375/poopins-biodegradable-dog-poop-markers) Stephen McCarthy has created 'Poo Pins' in an effort to shed light on people who don’t pick up their dog's poop. McCarthy's invention is a small pin that can be placed on the doggy doo-doo to let other people know which areas to avoid stepping or biking through. The pins are made of a [biodegradable rock material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1). When they are left in the sun for an extended period of time they will simply disintegrate. This makes them eco-friendly, causing no harm or litter to the earth. The Poo Pins are designed to make light of the not-so-enjoyable experience. The [dog poop pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-up-your-poop) have humorous text on them such as “It’s big and brown, don’t leave it hanging around." The Poo Pin creators have launched a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-litter-box1) campaign to fund their project with hopes that this will help keep parks and streets clean of left behind dog poop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Dog Waste Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop biodegradable dog waste products that are environmentally friendly and encourage responsible pet ownership. - **Humorous Messaging on Pet Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate clever and witty messages onto pet-related products to bring humor and playfulness into everyday activities. - **Crowdfunding for Social Impact Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploit the potential of crowdfunding platforms to support and finance projects that promote social responsibility and environmental sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and production techniques to create eco-friendly pet waste products that are sustainable and biodegradable. - **Pet Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate humor and unique messaging into pet-related products to attract consumers who value creativity and amusement. - **Crowdfunding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and optimize crowdfunding platforms that facilitate the support and funding of social impact projects, such as initiatives promoting cleanliness and responsible pet ownership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Biobased Dog Poop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-poop-bags.md) - [Pop-Up Pet Screenings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamph-posts.md) - [Tropical-Scented Dog Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-lotus-scented-poop-bags.md) - [Pet Waste Bag Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-poop-bag-cards.md) - [Galactic-Inspired Stationary Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-pins.md) - [Scented Toilet Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dedcool-1.md) - [Packable Backcountry Bathroom Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-kit.md) - [Biodegradable Pet Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1.md)