# Hygienic Hands-Free Bins The Simplehuman 'Sensor Can' is a Self-Opening Trash Receptacle By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplehuman-sensor-can References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5666882/a-trash-can-with-multi) & [simplehuman](http://www.simplehuman.com/sensorcan/) The [Simplehuman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-soap-pump) 'Sensor Can' is the sanitary answer to the [ideal home disposal system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartsort). Throwing out your trash is a dirty enough job whilst it sits in your hand, but to open the bin, you risk contaminating yourself with a lid that's been touched by other soiled scraps and fingers. The battery-operated Simplehuman 'Sensor Can' opens its lid for you automatically. Using integrated multi-sense technology. It remains open for three seconds, but the ajar "trigger zone" is sensitive to any motion above the [garbage bin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-disposal1) and will remain open for 30 seconds if it appears to remain in use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Hygienic Hands-free Bins:** The trend of hygienic hands-free bins presents disruptive innovation opportunities to improve sanitation and eliminate the need for touching dirty bin lids. - **Sensor-activated Trash Receptacles:** The trend of sensor-activated trash receptacles offers disruptive innovation opportunities to create effortless and convenient waste disposal systems. - **Multi-sense Technology in Waste Management:** The trend of integrating multi-sense technology in waste management provides disruptive innovation opportunities to enhance sanitation and improve the user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Improvements:** The home improvements industry can tap into the trend of hygienic hands-free bins by offering innovative trash receptacles that prioritize cleanliness and convenience. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can embrace the trend of sensor-activated trash receptacles by developing advanced sensor technology to create automated and efficient waste disposal systems. - **Facility Management:** The facility management industry can leverage the trend of integrating multi-sense technology in waste management by implementing smart waste disposal systems that enhance sanitation and optimize waste management processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated At-Home Soap Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-soap-pump.md) - [Touch-Free Soap Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchfree-soap-dispenser.md) - [Chic Utilitarian Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carden-the-twin.md) - [Odor-Absorbing Diaper Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diaper-can.md) - [Customizable Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totem-compact-unit.md) - [Hygienic Handsfree Toilet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-lid-closer.md) - [Odor-Absorbing Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorsorb-liners.md) - [Tipping Trash Can Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niko-trash-bin.md) - [Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mill-kitchen-bin.md)