# Rewarding Recycling Bins Yunjin Chang's Recycling Machine Trades Treats for Trash By Olivia123 | Published 2011-05-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunjin-changs-recycling-machine References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/05/a-machine-encourages-kids-to-recycle-with-candy-bribes.php) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/zin) Even though recycling has become a mainstream practice now, there is still much to be done, and designer YunJin Chang is offering a tasty incentive with his newest invention. YunJin Chang's Recycling Machine is a revolutionary environmental technology. The clever contraption is a modern recycling bin with a snazzy design. The bin has various compartments for different items based on their material and also has a closable lid, unlike standard recycling bins. However, the most ingenius part of this brilliant bin is its [reward system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cl-compact-cash-recycler). If an item is successfully deposited into the bin, the recycler is rewarded with a candy for their environmental efforts. Although this is an evident bribing system, people love candy, and it is bound to be effective. YunJin Chang's Recycling Machine is a sweet way to recycle! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gamified Recycling:** Innovating recycling bins to offer incentives and rewards through gamification for increased participation. - **Personalized Waste Management:** Designing waste management systems that are tailored to individual preferences and encourage environmentally-friendly practices. - **Smart Bins:** Developing and utilizing smart technologies that allow for efficient waste segregation and disposal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Environmental Sustainability:** Implementing innovative waste management practices for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating gamification and reward systems to encourage responsible waste disposal in the food and beverage industry. - **Technology:** Investing in the development of smart and efficient waste management technologies to reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Recycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binko-recycling-machine.md) - [Reusable Chewing Gum Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewing-gum-container.md) - [Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-project.md) - [Recycling Home-Use Compactor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-drop-1.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [AI-Enabled Recycling Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartsort.md) - [Trash-Converting Snack Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seanack.md) - [Renewable Circular Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mill.md) - [Rewarding Milk Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bottle-recycling.md)