# Antibacterial Recycled Waste Bags Cedo Launched a First-of-Its-Kind Refuse Bag in the UK By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-waste-bag References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211104005097/en) & [cedo](http://cedo.com/)  Cedo is introducing the UK's first antibacterial refuse sack for domestic use, which will be helpful for reducing the spread of potentially harmful bacteria. The [Good Karma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-natured-products) brand bag is made with [100% recycled plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debatin), including post-consumer flexible plastic film collected and sorted from households, and it features an added [antimicrobial agent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antimicrobial-additive) called Bactiglas that's trusted across the healthcare industry. Bactiglas is used in a range of consumer products, medical devices and aprons in hospitals and healthcare environments and it is safe for humans, natural to the environment and toxic to bacteria. Products enhanced with antibacterial properties are becoming increasingly common as people search for simple ways to elevate the health of their households, especially heading into cold and flu season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Antibacterial Waste Management:** The use of antibacterial agents in waste management products is disrupting the waste management industry by addressing the concern of harmful bacteria spreading. - **Sustainable Waste Management:** The growing demand for environmentally friendly waste management products and the use of 100% recycled plastic in refuse bags present disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the sustainable waste management industry. - **Consumer Health and Wellness:** As people become increasingly concerned about health and wellness, there is an opportunity for companies to create innovative products with antibacterial properties that can protect people's health and well-being. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Waste Management:** Cedo's introduction of antibacterial refuse bags presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the waste management industry by addressing health concerns associated with harmful bacteria in waste products. - **Sustainability:** The use of 100% recycled plastic in refuse bags presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the sustainability industry by providing eco-friendly waste management solutions. - **Consumer Goods:** As people become increasingly concerned about health and wellness, companies in the consumer goods industry can create innovative products with antibacterial properties that appeal to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Drawstring Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-drawstring-bags.md) - [Biobased Dog Poop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-poop-bags.md) - [Odor-Absorbing Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorsorb-liners.md) - [Sustainable Anti-Bacterial Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biom.md) - [Recyclable Chilled Grocery Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshbag-recyclable-cool-bag.md) - [Plant-Based Cleaning Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibacterial-cleaning-wipes.md) - [Paper-Made Frozen Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-paper-bags.md) - [Self-Cleaning Glass Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-cleaning-glass.md) - [Eco-Friendly Covid Test Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surescreen-diagnostics.md)