Abstract: A smart device for a household consumable includes at least one load sensor configured to measure a current load of a household consumable being supported by the smart device and a processor configured to compare the current load to a previously measured load to determine whether to increment one of a plurality of consumption event counters. The processor is configured to periodically transmit data located in the plurality of consumption event counters.

Abstract: A trash containment system is disclosed comprising a secondary containment liner having an absorbent section in the bottom. The secondary containment liner is generally placed within a trash bag container, and receives a single-use trash bag that may differ from the secondary containment liner in one or more aspects. The secondary containment liner can reduce liquid leakage and reduce malodors released from the trash.

Abstract: A trash receptacle liner having a liquid absorbent material located therein. The liquid absorbent material having a concentrated bacterial powder contained therein which reduces odors produced by refuse discarded into the trash receptacle. The liquid absorbent material may also include an insecticide.