# Starbucks-Inspired Garbage Cans The Coffee Cup Rubbish Bin By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-inspired-garbage-can-coffee-cup-rubbish-bin References: [foolishgadgets](http://foolishgadgets.com/200811/coffee-cup-rubbish-bin/) & [latestbuy.au](http://www.latestbuy.com.au/giant-coffee-cup-bin.html) The Coffee Cup Rubbish Bin is the perfect addition to any office of a [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all) fanatic. This [garbage can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-receptacles) comes complete with a realistic lid and looks astoundingly like a coffee cup from the [famed java shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-merchandise). The bin is made of melamine and has a 'Recycle Bin' logo in signature white and green with check boxes for recyclable materials on the back. It also has a lifelike coffee drip trickling down the side. The garbage 'cup' measures 30cm high and is 22cm in diameter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Replica Garbage Cans:** There is potential for creating unique replica garbage cans inspired by well-known brands and products. - **Eco-friendly Bins:** Innovating eco-friendly rubbish bins that promote recycling and sustainability. - **Smart Trash Bins:** Developing smart trash cans that can automatically sort waste, detect odors and notify waste management personnel when full. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage this trend to sell attractive and fun replicas of their branded products that can serve as both a functional item and marketing tool. - **Waste Management:** Those in the waste management industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly bins to promote recycling and sustainability as a core aspect of their services. - **Tech:** Tech companies can take advantage of the smart waste management trend to develop advanced solutions for waste management that reduce environmental impact and optimize waste management processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably Constructed Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-bin.md) - [Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all.md) - [Chic Utilitarian Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carden-the-twin.md) - [Custom Apron-Wearing Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-stainless-steel-bottle.md) - [Tipping Trash Can Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niko-trash-bin.md) - [Collapsible Metallic Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-stainless-steel-cup.md) - [Iconic Reusable Red Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-red-cup-giveaway.md) - [Reusable Cup Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-reuse-project.md) - [Charming Cartoon Cafe Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-cup-giveaway.md)