# Vocal Bathroom Fixtures Talking Toilet Ad Promotes Donations to Habitat for Humanity ReStore By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-10-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-toilet-ad References: [osocio.org](http://osocio.org/message/hard_luck_talking_toilet/) & [advertolog](http://www.advertolog.com/habitat-for-humanity/adverts/toilet-13976205/) This talking toilet ad suggests that people donate their used household fixtures to the [Habitat for Humanity's ReStore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climateresilient-homes) instead of junking them. ReStore is Habitat's resale outlet that sells donated items to raise money to build housing. The talking toilet ad is Habitat for Humanity's first agency-produced promotion. Reaction has been mixed: While people like the humor, the ad is criticized for lack of a clear reason for people to recycle. **Implications** - Still, I think the team at Habitat for Humanity was effective in getting attention for a worthwhile cause and, at the very least, it has people discussing an [important societal issue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-not-a-home) which has yet to be resolved. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Talking Advertisements:** Talking bathroom fixtures are one of the growing trend of using audio in advertisements to capture attention and raise awareness. - **Upcycling:** Using recycled goods to build new housing is an innovative trend that can spark growth and investment. - **Sustainability Campaigns:** Social campaigns with an environmental goal can be a powerful way to build brand awareness while making a real difference. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing and Advertising:** The use of talking bathroom fixtures is a disruptive innovation opportunity for advertising agencies in the marketing industry. - **Construction:** The trend of using donated and recycled household fixtures for new constructions is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the construction industry. - **Nonprofit Organizations:** Sustainability campaigns can be a powerful way to raise awareness for charitable organizations, driving potential donations and volunteer work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festival-Focused Toilet-Sharing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-toilet.md) - [Design-Forward Toilet Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-changes-everything.md) - [Health-Supporting Female Plumbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-continence-week.md) - [Cheeky Hygiene Company Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-clean-you-can-kiss-it.md) - [Quirky Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-toilet-brush.md) - [Interactive E-Waste Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-for-trash.md) - [Toilet Paper-Branded FC Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/who-gives-a-crap2.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Smart Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets.md)