# Rubber Tire Sinks The RUBBiSH Sink by Minarc is Sleek and Chic By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-sink References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/08/31/sink-made-from-recycled-tires/) & [architectmagazine](http://www.architectmagazine.com/bath/2010-rd-awards-rubbish-recycled-rubber-sinks.aspx) Looking at the sleek and contemporary RUBBiSH Sink, I wouldn't have guessed that its main medium once had a different calling. Of course, now that I know it's actually made from [recycled rubber tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design), I can see the resemblance. Designed by architecture firm Minarc, the name RUBBiSH Sink also gives a pretty solid clue as to what it formerly was. In regards to its [unique composition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair), Neatorama states that "the material used is so minimal that, the manufacturer claims, the sinks use less than one pound of rubber." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Rubber Materials:** The use of recycled rubber materials in design provides eco-friendly and sustainable solutions for the automotive and construction industries. - **Upcycling Household Items:** The trend of upcycling household items like rubber tires offers opportunities for innovative and sustainable home decor and furniture designs. - **Circular Economy Products:** Circular economy products like the RUBBiSH Sink showcase the potential for closed loop systems in design and manufacturing, creating new opportunities for waste reduction and sustainable production methods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can leverage the trend of using recycled rubber materials to create innovative and eco-friendly products, reducing waste and improving sustainability in the industry. - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry can explore the use of recycled rubber materials in new building designs, creating more sustainable and eco-friendly structures while reducing waste and material costs. - **Home Decor and Furniture Industry:** The upcycling trend of household items like rubber tires provide opportunities for innovative and sustainable designs in the home decor and furniture industry, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discarded Shoe-Created Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series.md) - [Slick Bathroom Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slick-bathroom-sink.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Electric Kiln-Made Unique Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-1.md) - [Textural Bathroom Sink Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbasin-collection.md) - [Stainless Steel Sustainable Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posco.md) - [Angular Ceramic Sink Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angle-washbasin.md) - [Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison-1.md) - [Illuminated Base Bathroom Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoniolupi-albumelux.md)