# Accordion-Style Soap Pumps Eco Soap Dispenser by Sonic Can Dramatically Help the Environment By Summer Luu | Published 2011-02-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-soap-dispenser References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2011/2/3/eco-soap-design-study.html) & [sonicny](http://www.sonicny.com/) Wanting to reduce the impact of plastic packaging in the bath and body department, Sonic has developed these featured Eco Soap Dispensers. The idea is to entice customers into [reusing their bottled products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-groups) by keeping only the pump. These Eco Soap Dispensers also come with [refill bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-1), which are made of very thin layers of plastic and paper. This accordion-style bottle is easily collapsible for [efficient recycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-head). **Implications** - Consumers are looking for some sort of entertainment in their everyday items. Products that complete a function while still being whimsical are the most sought after for those who have fast-paced lifestyles but desire an element of fun. Companies could fuse these two aspects together to generate more revenue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-soap Dispensers:** Companies can develop more sustainable soap dispensers that reduce plastic packaging waste and incentivize reusability. - **Accordion-style Containers:** Accordion-style containers are a new disruptive innovation in packaging design that offers efficient recycling solutions. - **Whimsical Functionality:** Whimsical and entertaining product design can be fused with practicality to create appealing items for consumers with fast-paced lifestyles. ### Where This Applies - **Bath and Body:** Bath and body companies can implement eco-friendly soap dispensers and packaging design to appeal to consumers demanding sustainable products. - **Packaging Design:** Packaging design companies can utilize accordion-style containers to reduce plastic waste and offer efficient recycling solutions for various industries. - **Product Design:** Product design companies can incorporate whimsical and entertaining designs with practicality to create appealing items across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Self-Sealing Soap Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dawn-ezsqueeze.md) - [Touch-Free Soap Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchfree-soap-dispenser.md) - [Bottle-Shaped Shampoo Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dissolving-bottle.md) - [Refillable Eco Hand Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-hand-soap-line.md) - [Recyclable Product Pump Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-head.md) - [Canned Liquid Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niul-cosmetics.md) - [Refillable Haircare Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairstory-new-wash.md) - [Single-Use Toiletry Replacements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulk-hotel-dispenser.md) - [Automated At-Home Soap Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-soap-pump.md)