# Contact-Free Pet Waste Scoopers The 'Sanidoo' Handheld Pooper Scooper Enhances Hygiene By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-pooper-scooper References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/handheld-pooper-scooper/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [sanidoo](https://www.sanidoo.com/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'Sanidoo' handheld pooper scooper is a non-contact pet waste product for dog owners that will enable them to clean up when out for a walk in a more hygienic manner. The device works by being paired with a [plastic bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myecoworld) and features a claw-like design that can be used for scooping up waste without the need to physically come into contact with it. Crafted with heavy-duty plastic, the device weighs in at just 14 ounces and is thus lightweight enough to be carried on [long walks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refresh-mist). The 'Sanidoo' handheld pooper scooper can be easily stored in a backpack or bag between uses and comes with [water-resistant waste bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-lotus-scented-poop-bags) that will prevent cross-contamination from occurring when the device is used by the owner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contact-free Pet Waste Removal:** The 'Sanidoo' handheld pooper scooper demonstrates the trend towards contact-free solutions for pet waste removal. - **Hygienic Pet Cleaning Tools:** The 'Sanidoo' handheld pooper scooper reflects the trend of creating cleaning tools that enhance hygiene in pet care. - **Lightweight and Portable Pet Waste Products:** The 'Sanidoo' handheld pooper scooper aligns with the trend of lightweight and portable pet waste products that are convenient for pet owners on the go. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Care:** The 'Sanidoo' handheld pooper scooper disrupts the pet care industry by introducing a contact-free solution for cleaning up pet waste. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The 'Sanidoo' handheld pooper scooper offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor recreation industry by providing a more hygienic way to clean up after pets during outdoor activities. - **Plastic Manufacturing:** The 'Sanidoo' handheld pooper scooper creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the plastic manufacturing industry, as it utilizes heavy-duty plastic materials for durable and lightweight pet waste products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Odor-Trapping Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsnowy-snow.md) - [Biobased Dog Poop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-poop-bags.md) - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Low-Maintenance Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsafe-smartspin.md) - [Mess-Free Canine Treat Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-treat-holder.md) - [Supportive Senior Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-walking-aid-for-dogs.md) - [Plant-Based Pet Paw Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-paw-cleaners.md) - [Shopping Cart Disinfecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliball.md) - [Wearable Dog Treat Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ez-treat.md)