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# Seedy Candy Machines
Project GreenAid Encourages People to Plant Gardens

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-01 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-greenaid
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/using-candy-machines-to-encourage-guerrilla-gardening.html) & [thecommonstudio](http://thecommonstudio.com/index.php?/project/greenaid/)

We need more concepts like Project GreenAid. Creative, workable and overall ingenious, it is sure to spur on a whole new environmental movement that is more for fun's sake that for Mother Nature's.

Created by CommonStudio, Project GreenAid involves strategically placed [vintage candy machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaffa-cakes-installation) that dispense '[seed bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpublic),' which are "mixture of clay, compost, and seeds," according to PSFK. Suited to the area it occupies, CommonStudio hopes that it will make [guerrilla gardening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rijnvliet) more accessible.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Guerrilla Gardening:** Project GreenAid's seed bomb dispensing machines are an innovative and fun way to encourage guerrilla gardening and beautification of urban spaces.
- **Green Urban Movement:** Project GreenAid aligns with the growing demand for more green spaces and sustainable urban planning, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in urban design and landscaping.
- **Sustainable Snacking:** The seed bomb dispensing candy machines offer a unique way to promote sustainable snacking habits and healthy eating by encouraging people to grow and snack on fresh produce.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Landscaping:** Project GreenAid presents an innovative opportunity for disruptive innovation within the landscaping industry, as more people look to create green urban spaces.
- **Food Retail:** The seed bomb dispensing machines offer potential for disruptive innovation in the food retail industry, providing a unique and sustainable way to promote healthy snacking habits.
- **Environmental Education:** Project GreenAid has the potential to transform environmental education by offering a fun and interactive way to promote sustainable gardening practices and environmental stewardship.

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