# Food Waste-Reducing Storage Solutions The 'Clay Pantry' Keeps Food Fresh in a Natural Way By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clay-pantry References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/09/01/this-3d-printed-sustainable-clay-range-is-an-indigenous-storage-solution-that-reduces-food-waste/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The 'Clay Pantry' is a specially designed piece of equipment for the modern kitchen that would work to reduce the amount of food waste created on a daily basis within the average household. The kitchenwares collection consists of several solutions that are all designed to help keep different fresh produce varieties fresher for longer by optimizing the way that they're stored. Crafted with clay in the mix, the items are achieved using 3D printing and help to bring back age-old methods of food storage like when people would put perishables in roots cellars for longer shelf life. The 'Clay Pantry' is the design work of Lea Randebrock who spoke on the project saying, "In the situation followed by the challenging spring of 2020, I believe it is more important than ever to include empathy in our society. Any aspects of everyday life are challenged and need to be redesigned and restructured. While this is a challenging time, this is a chance to question the status quo. As a designer, I hope to contribute in a positive way to a Post-Corona society." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Food Storage:** The 'Clay Pantry' introduces sustainable solutions for keeping food fresh and reducing food waste. - **Optimized Storage Designs:** The use of 3D printing in the 'Clay Pantry' offers innovative and optimized storage designs for various types of produce. - **Revival of Traditional Food Storage:** The 'Clay Pantry' brings back age-old methods of food storage, offering a modern twist on the traditional root cellars. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore the integration of sustainable and innovative storage solutions like the 'Clay Pantry' into their product offerings. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry has an opportunity to collaborate with designers and create more customized and sustainable storage solutions for various applications. - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry can adapt the concept of 'Clay Pantry' to develop eco-friendly packaging solutions that extend the shelf life of perishable food items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tony-food-storage-container.md) - [Traditional Food Preservation Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-food-storage-container.md) - [Rotating Food Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saveit.md) - [Green Produce-Preserving Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshworks-produce-saver.md) - [Modern Magnetic Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliik-food-storage-system.md) - [Modern Food Preservation Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totem.md) - [Vibrant Food Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-storage-collection.md) - [Intelligent Anti-Food Waste Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodtusker.md) - [Mini Kitchen Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bakeware.md)