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# Trash-Trapping Picnic Blankets
The CleanPicnic Blanket Instantly Converts into a Trash Bag

By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-07-12 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanpicnic-blanket
References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/picnic-blanket-doubles-disposable-trash-bag/) & [cleanpicnic.nl](http://www.cleanpicnic.nl/)

Aiming to reduce trash in public parks, a Dutch firm created the CleanPicnic blanket. The blanket is completely made out of [recycled plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag) and was built to reduce littering. CleanPicnic converts into a [sealable trash bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-poop-bags) after you're done using it so that you can take all of your trash with you. As a result, users of the [eco-friendly blanket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-retro-elements-blankets) can conveniently clean up after themselves.

In addition to being convenient, CleanPicnic also looks great. The eco blanket comes in various patterns to mimic traditional picnic blankets.

The Dutch firm that created CleanPicnic is currently trying to sell the product to parks to help reduce littering. By giving the blankets away for free, parks can save money by reducing maintenance and cleaning fees.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Eco-friendly Picnic Gear:** Opportunity for companies to create similar eco-friendly gear that promotes sustainability and reduces littering.
- **Upcycling Products:** Opportunity for companies to create products out of recycled materials that would otherwise be trash.
- **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for companies to reduce waste by creating packaging that can be repurposed or recycled after use.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for parks and other outdoor recreation businesses to adopt eco-friendly gear and reduce littering.
- **Sustainability:** Opportunity for companies focused on sustainability to create more eco-friendly products.
- **Waste Management:** Opportunity for waste management companies to focus on recycling and upcycling materials to reduce waste.

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