# Ceramic Notepads Reusable Eco-Friendly Stationery Makes Scrap Paper Obsolete By Howard Wu | Published 2009-01-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-stationery-ceramic-notepad-plain-jotter References: [yoyoceramics](http://www.yoyoceramics.co.uk/product/PlainJotter) The ceramic notepad “Plain Jotter” by Yoyo Ceramics is simply a [reusable notepad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manta), which can save endless amounts of Post-It notes and other scrap paper. The Plain Jotter shares the likeness of a traditional notepad, but must be used with [special pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system), which are available in black, red, green, and blue. The notepad can be cleaned simply by wiping its surface with a damp or dry cloth, or even by throwing it in the dishwasher! **Implications** - [Sustainable products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-paper-towel) are a crucial method of living in an eco-friendly way. Companies can maintain a modern feel by offering attractive, appealing items that are useful and manage to be resourceful and environmentally-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reusable Stationery:** Ceramic notepads have the potential to revolutionize the stationery industry by offering eco-friendly, reusable solutions. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Creating more eco-friendly products has the potential to be a disruptive innovation opportunity in several industries. - **Sustainable Living:** Sustainable products can help consumers develop eco-friendly habits and make a positive impact on the environment. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can leverage ceramic notepads to offer more eco-friendly solutions and differentiate itself from competitors. - **Product Design:** The design industry can use eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes to create more sustainable products like ceramic notepads. - **Consumer Goods:** More eco-friendly products like ceramic notepads can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the consumer goods industry as consumers become more environmentally conscious. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Cubic Minimalist Memo Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-block.md) - [Reusable Magnetic Sticky Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-note.md) - [Modular Reusable Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocketbook-pro.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabercastells.md) - [Paper-Free To-Do Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminder.md) - [Multifunctional One-Piece Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mover-erase-unisize.md)