# Polka-Dotted Trash Bags Street Art for Awareness By Sandra Winn | Published 2008-09-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashbags-designed-by-artists-pink-polka-dots-on-garbage-bags References: [anycoloryoulike.biz](http://anycoloryoulike.biz) The Trash: anycoloryoulike Project is the brainchild of a New York artist who goes by the name of Adrian. The project takes standard [garbage bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hefty-ultra-strong-with-fabuloso-watermelon-scent) that line the street and either removes them or places them next to garbage that has been placed in pink, polka-dotted trash bags. The goal of the Trash: anycoloryoulike Project is to promote “...art accessibility, [environmental awareness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-time-out), experiment with color therapy in public spaces, and exercises in perception.” Trash: anycoloryoulike took to the streets of New York this past summer and it went over well with citizens and business owners alike. The bags are [100% biodegradable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-take-back-box) and even ward off insects with an odor that is offensive to them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artistic Garbage Bags:** Opportunities for creating unique and visually appealing garbage bags using art, designs, and patterns. - **Eco-friendly Bags:** Creating garbage bags that are not only visually appealing but are also biodegradable and environmentally friendly. - **Public Space Design:** Experimenting with color, designs, and patterns in public spaces for environmental awareness and perception. ### Who This Affects Most - **Waste Management:** Innovations in creative and eco-friendly garbage bags can disrupt the waste management industry. - **Art and Design:** The Trash: anycoloryoulike project can inspire artists and designers to create sustainable and creative products for public spaces. - **Environmental:** Developing eco-friendly garbage bags for public spaces is an opportunity for environmental companies to positively impact the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blossom-Scented Trash Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glad-forceflexplus.md) - [Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-bag-campaign.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-project.md) - [Reinvented Plastic Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag.md) - [Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummies.md) - [Trash-Centric Musical Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glad-x-sesame-street.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md)