# AI Trash Receptacles 'Oscar' is an Artificially Intelligent Trash Can That Takes Care of Sorting By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-receptacle References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/autonomous/oscar-the-worlds-first-ai-trash-can) On [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-dispensers1), Autonomous is now introducing the world to a next-gen trash receptacle by the name of Oscar, also known as "the world's smartest trash can." Oscar takes the form of an [AI trashcan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-cleaning-device) that automates the sorting process and ultimately helps to address the fact that a much higher percentage of waste has the potential to appropriately disposed of—rather than ending up in places like the ocean and threatening natural life. Oscar has an outer shell made of cardboard and two internal components, one for recyclable and another for non-recyclable content. As with any AI technology, Oscar boasts the ability to become smarter with continued use. Occasionally, the smart trash receptacle will need assistance with determining whether an object is [recyclable or not](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leanpath), which will help it learn for future encounters with that same material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 25% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **AI Trash Receptacles:** Autonomous trash receptacles equipped with AI that sorts recyclable materials. - **Sustainable Waste Management:** Innovative trash receptacles that help address the issue of inappropriate waste disposal. - **Continuously Improving AI:** AI technology that gets smarter with continued use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Waste Management:** Opportunities for the waste management industry to invest in new automated technologies. - **Technology:** Advancements in AI technology to create more efficient waste management systems. - **Environmental Conservation:** Support for sustainable waste management practices that benefit the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Recycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binko-recycling-machine.md) - [AI-Powered Waste Sorters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacier.md) - [AI-Powered Curbside Recycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma.md) - [AI-Powered Food Waste Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waiste.md) - [AI Food Waste Reducers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbisk.md) - [Customizable Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totem-compact-unit.md) - [Fully Automatic Kitchen Composts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-waste-composter.md) - [Automated Anti-Odor Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zita-square.md) - [AI-Assisted Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-litter-boxes.md)