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TRASHed :: Art of Recycling


Reinventing Recycling Through Art!

Quick Facts

  • Hunter S Thompson designed a TRASHed recycling bin for Winter X Games shortly before passing away.

  • Over 2,435 artists have redesigned recycling bins for the TRASHed Campaign over the past 8 years.

  • Global Inheritance collaborated with recording artist “The Roots” to create a Feed Your Roots bin composting campaign.

About The Program

The TRASHed :: Art Of Recycling campaign is an ongoing recycling education program that redefines the way people view recycling and trash collection. Global Inheritance arranges the artistic redesign of recycling bins, then integrates the bins at high visibility events to encourage recycling and provide additional outlets for people to appreciate the artwork. Live paintings often occur at events in addition to the ongoing display of artist bins created beforehand.

TRASHed appoints the right talent to match each event’s aesthetic. Artists who have worked with us in the past include: pro-skateboarder Bob Burnquist, artists from Volcom and RVCA, rock musicians Blink-182, pro-surfer Jodie Nelson, Freestyle Motocross rider Mike Metzger, artists like Mear One and Freddi C., author Hunter S. Thompson, and many more.

Events: Coachella Music Festival ESPN Summer & Winter X Games Treasure Island Music Festival Virgin Festival Canada & USA National History Musuem – LA Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival Hollywood Bowl CMJ Music Marathon Dew Tour Epicenter Music Festival Live Earth Sundance Film Festival Swerve Festival SXSW and many more…

May 7, 2013maggieNo CommentsTRASHED :: Art of Recycling

All the amazing 2013 TRASHed Coachella :: Art of Recycling bins are looking for homes. After two spectacular weekends of Coachella and saving bottles/cans from the clutches of trash cans, the redesigned recycling bins are ready for their next tour stop – your school. If you’re currently attending or teaching at a school in Southern [...]

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May 1, 2013maggieNo CommentsCoachella, Energy Playground, oasis, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling, TRASHED :: Recycling Store

As we ride into the sunset with another Coachella under our belts, let’s take a moment to remember all the amazing people, programs and polar bears who made this year memorable. With their energy, passion and commitment, we were able to raise the bar in educating/inspiring festival goers from around the world. Oasis Water Bar [...]

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April 17, 2013maggieNo CommentsCoachella, Energy Playground, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling, TRASHED :: Recycling Store

Recyclosaurus Rex On The Loose! Seats Are Limited With Carpoolchella! Recycling Bins Take A Life Of Their Own! Bottles/Cans More Valuable Than Gold Bars! Playground Electrifies Festival Goers! Oasis Offers A Shot Of The Future! +++ More Thank you to the tens of thousands of people recycling, carpooling, generating energy, learning about drinking water and redesigning [...]

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April 4, 2013maggieNo CommentsCoachella, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling

March 28, 2013 Los Angeles, CA Artists, fans and festival goers joined forces in downtown Los Angeles, CA to celebrate the opening night exhibit of TRASHed Coachella 2013. This is the only opportunity to see the redesigned bins together as a collection before they head to Coachella. Celebrating 9 years of keeping the festival grounds [...]

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March 28, 2013maggieNo CommentsCoachella, Energy Playground, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling, TRASHED :: Recycling Store

An Insider’s Perspective On Ruling The Festival Step 1 – Start Early Roll to the TRASHed Coachella exhibit in Los Angeles, CA. Check out tons of cool redesigned recycling bins before they go out to the festival! Mingle with artists, meet some folks who’ll carpool with you to the festival, and enjoy free drinks and [...]

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March 18, 2013maggieNo CommentsCoachella, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling

T R A S H e d  •  C o a c h e l l a  •  2 0 1 3 Opening Reception || March 28, 2013 || 7 – 10:30PM || Music + Drinks + Art Ongoing Exhibit Hours || March 29 – 30, 2013 || Noon – 8PM 1820 Industrial Street Los Angeles, CA 90021 100+ Redesigned Recycling Bins Created For The Coachella Music & Arts [...]

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February 15, 2013maggieNo CommentsCoachella, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling

If you’re world famous or locally known, seize the opportunity to exhibit your art/design/conceptual work and help keep the polo fields free of rogue bottles and cans. Skills and imagination are equally important, so choose your examples wisely! Get your buddies to vote for your submission on Facebook and you’ll get extra kudos from our [...]

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February 15, 2013maggieNo CommentsCoachella, Energy Playground, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling, TRASHED :: Recycling Store

Since 2004, Global Inheritance has been inhabiting the Empire Polo Grounds, making lasting impressions and memories at Coachella Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach Country Music Festival. From Portal Potties to the Energy Factory DJ Mixer to 18&Up, we have been engaging festival goers in new and innovative ways from the beginning. This year, Global [...]

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January 25, 2013maggieNo CommentsTRASHED :: Art of Recycling

Congratulations to Cesar Torres, winner of the Think BIG Contest! Held during Art Basel and in partnership with Threadless, the Think BIG exhibit displayed redesigned miniature recycling bins from artists from around the U.S. and abroad.Cesar’s redesigned bin stood amongst this collection in Miami and was selected for its creativity, execution, and artistic skill as [...]

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January 25, 2013maggieNo CommentsTRASHED :: Art of Recycling

Rumors of Coachella’s 2013 artist lineup have been buzzing as the clock starts ticking for the annual announcement. The Rolling Stones, Daft Punk, Postal Service, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have all been whispered as possibilities…but who will make the stage for this year’s TRASHed :: Art of Recycling??? Global Inheritance is currently collecting submissions [...]

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