# Eco Pop Cans Save the Environment with the Haoshi Design Studio Cup By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haoshi-design-studio References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/01/26/tin-can-by-haoshi-design-studio.php) & [haoshi.tw](http://www.haoshi.com.tw/en/main.html) Haoshi Design Studio shows that not all cans need to be thrown away or recycled with their Tin Can. This eco-cup by Haoshi Design Studio is a [biodegradable cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-compostable-coffee-cups) that's perfect for environmentalists. The material is made from [environmentally friendly materials extracted from corn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus), that will decompose in soil if it's thrown away. The Tin Can also has a [removable top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-ji) and can be heated in the microwave. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 32% | 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 - **Biodegradable Cups:** Opportunity to create innovative zero-waste solutions by developing more biodegradable cups made from environmentally friendly materials. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the packaging industry by creating sustainable alternatives to traditional materials, such as using corn-based materials for packaging products. - **Convenience and Sustainability:** Opportunity to combine convenience and sustainability by creating microwave-safe and compostable products, like the Tin Can, that cater to eco-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the use of biodegradable cups for packaging drinks, providing eco-friendly options to consumers. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can develop sustainable packaging solutions using corn-based materials, reducing the environmental impact of packaging waste. - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can introduce more microwave-safe and compostable products like the Tin Can, offering sustainable and convenient options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Edible Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haeckels-3.md) - [Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-biocup.md) - [Guilt-Free Bubble Tea Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teaspoons-co.md) - [All-In-One Compostable Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-butterfly-cup.md) - [Biotransformable Cup Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen.md) - [Collapsible Metallic Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-stainless-steel-cup.md) - [Pocket-Sized Collapsible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerowaste-cup.md) - [Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-cup.md) - [Grown Drinkware Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd.md)