# Pulp Paper Bins Sustainable Trash Can Made from Recycled Paper By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulp-paper-bins References: [homeqn](http://www.homeqn.com/entry/paper-pulp-bin-nothing-could-be-greener-than-this/) & [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/9Oul5G) Philadelphia industrial designer Sam Gensburg wanted to make a garbage can that could be thrown out with the trash if it ever became undesirable or broken, so he designed the pulp paper bin. Using [junk mail or other papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debatin) to make pulp, the pulp paper bin is an ingenious way to use trash to make a trash receptacle. Because the [paper is recycled and reused](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperseal-pressed), paper pulp is an extremely [sustainable material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis). Thus, even though pulped paper is great for making pulp paper bins, it can also be used for any number of items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Material Innovations:** There is an opportunity to capitalize on using recycled materials, like junk mail, to create sustainable products. - **Disposable Product Sustainability:** There is an opportunity to create more sustainable disposable products, like the pulp paper bin, that are easily disposable and environmentally friendly. - **Circular Economy Innovation:** There is an opportunity to innovate in the circular economy, using recycled materials to create new products and reduce waste. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Waste Management:** Waste management companies can innovate by developing more sustainable and easily disposable products, like the pulp paper bin, for their clients. - **Product Design:** Product designers can create more sustainable products, like the pulp paper bin, by using recycled and reusable materials. - **Paper and Pulp Manufacturing:** Paper and pulp manufacturing companies can innovate by using recycled materials, like junk mail, to create new products and reduce waste in their processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tubular Paper-Made Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoco-paper-can.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md) - [Renewable Circular Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mill.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md) - [Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pulp-coffee-carrier.md) - [Recycling Home-Use Compactor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-drop-1.md) - [Chic Utilitarian Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carden-the-twin.md) - [One-Handed Paper Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehand-pump-paper-pack.md) - [Tipping Trash Can Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niko-trash-bin.md)