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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…

February 3, 2012maggieNo CommentsCoachella, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling

This 20 ft high, half robot/half dinosaur, will be roaming the Coachella festival grounds looking for hand outs. We request that you please feed him. His diet is empty is bottles/cans… and possibly fingers depending on how close you get to him (so watch out). We are anticipating one fat T-Rex after the two sold [...]

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February 3, 2012maggieNo CommentsCoachella, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling

Global Inheritance is no longer accepting submissions for TRASHed Coachella 2012. Now comes the hard part, reviewing the 6,453 emails we received and narrowing our list down to 50 artists. Please be patient during this process. Everyone will be notified by email regarding their status. On April 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA, Global Inheritance [...]

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December 2, 2011maggie186 CommentsCoachella, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling

Inspire Thousands Of Festival Goers And Win A Pass To the Weekend Of Your Choice. Coachella Music & Arts Festival and Global Inheritance are confirming artists to participate in the TRASHed exhibit taking place this April in Indio, California. Founded in 2004, the TRASHed :: Art of Recycling program is an interactive art walk on [...]

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November 10, 2011maggie22 CommentsCoachella, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling, TRASHED :: Recycling Store

If you haven’t heard, Coachella is now taking over the Empire Polo Club on back to back weekends. Yes, our favorite festival now has a twin. To celebrate this historic move, we are retiring the Energy FACTory DJ Mixer and introducing the biggest recycling incentive program known to man, women or child. We are so [...]

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August 20, 2011maggieNo CommentsTRASHED :: Art of Recycling

Thanks everyone for getting TRASHed with us again at X Games 17. We are proud to see the tradition continue as the X Games continues to evolve. Thank you to everyone at ESPN, to all of the amazing artists who designed recycling bins for the collection and Paul Nguyen for coming down to Staples Center [...]

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July 23, 2011maggieNo CommentsTRASHED :: Art of Recycling

Here’s your chance to get TRASHed at the biggest action sport event of them all! Come visit us in downtown Los Angeles starting July 28th for the TRASHed Artwalk at X Games 17. Check out these 96 gallon original art pieces designed to inspire you to place your empty bottle/can in a good home. When [...]

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April 23, 2011adminNo CommentsCoachella, Projects, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling

In its 8th year, TRASHed Coachella proves that a 96 gallon recycling bin can be turned into art masterpiece. All the artists competing this year did an outstanding job. We had an extremely difficult time picking the 25 finalists. On April 7th, we hosted a special art showing for the artists, press and students from [...]

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March 30, 2011adminNo CommentsCoachella, Projects, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling

Global Inheritance Presents TRASHed COACHELLA One Night Only Exhibition Reception :: Thursday April 7, 2011 7pm – 10pm View Over 50 Redesigned Recycling Bins Design By The Following Artists For Coachella 2011. Find out more globalinheritance.org/coachella Location :: Freak City 6363 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Map http://freakcity.la/location/ Free Event :: Drinks / Music [...]

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March 5, 2011adminNo CommentsCoachella, Projects, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling

Our one night only exhibition reception takes place April 7 from 7pm – 11pm in Hollywood, CA. View for the first time 50 redesigned recycling bins and mini-bins before they set sail for Coachella 2011. While enjoying the must beautiful recycling bin collection this side of the Mississippi, enjoy food, drinks, and music. More details [...]

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March 5, 2011adminNo CommentsCoachella, Projects, TRASHED :: Art of Recycling

TRASHed :: Art of Recycling Celebrates 8 Glorious Years At Coachella In 2011. Here’s Your Chance To Get Involved Or Win The Entire Collection For Your High School. TRASHed Coachella is searching the globe for the greatest artists in modern time to assist with redesigning recycling bins for Coachella 2011. Since 2004, Coachella has hosted [...]

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