# Sustainable Snack Closure Clips The 'GRIPPY' Clip Offers an Artisan-Quality Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grippy-clip References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/grippy-innovative-closure-keeps-your-snacks-fresh-05-02-2020/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grippy/grippy?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=0cc9414e) The 'GRIPPY' clip is a stylishly designed kitchen accessory that's intended to be used with snack packaging to keep the product fresh until it's finished. The clip features a stainless steel design that has been expertly molded to curve just so to keep snack packaging securely sealed. Designed and made in the USA, the clip is hand polished and positioned as a more [sustainable alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secure-flip-sports-cap) to conventional plastic snack closure clips because of its ability to be recycled after use. The 'GRIPPY' clip is free from moving parts and physical clipping components to ensure it can be used continuously without concern about it breaking or showing premature signs of wear. The device is compatible for use with any kind of [bag-style packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mets-board-and-kouvolan-lakritsi) to keep the contents fresh for extended periods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 25% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Snack Packaging:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating new sustainable snack packaging solutions that can be used with the GRIPPY clip - **Eco-friendly Kitchen Accessories:** An opportunity exists to develop additional eco-friendly kitchen accessories that promote sustainable living practices. - **Innovative Sealing Technology:** Developing new innovative sealing technology solutions that are long-lasting and easy to use could be a game changer for the food packaging industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Packaging Industry:** The food packaging industry needs to embrace sustainable packaging solutions like the GRIPPY clip in order to promote eco-friendly practices. - **Kitchen Accessories Industry:** A sustainable design focus in the kitchen accessories industry can promote eco-friendly living through small and useful tools like the GRIPPY clip. - **Sustainable Living Industry:** Incorporating sustainable living practices like the use of reusable clips in everyday life is a key focus of the sustainable living industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Home-Compostable Pouch Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipa-and-freshlock.md) - [Sustainable Food Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables.md) - [Hassle-Free Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easypeel-open-packaging.md) - [Contact-Free Grip Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monchi-snack-box.md) - [Modern Magnetic Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliik-food-storage-system.md) - [Peelable Snack Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proampac.md) - [Crumb-Funneling Chip Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-packet.md) - [Freezable Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-snack-box.md)