# Natural Barbecue Scrapers The Cedar Scraper is a Clean Barbecue Alternative to the Bristle Brush By Sébastien Bernard | Published 2015-08-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-bbq-grill-scraper References: [thecedarscraper](http://www.thecedarscraper.com) & [kck.st](http://kck.st/1J9cMUc) With growing concerns about the dangers and potential health risks associated with [wire bristle grill brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwind-brush) and other [barbecue tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-knife-set), a Montreal based start-up create The Cedar Scraper. This beautifully designed grill-cleaning tool addresses health issues with style and panache. Made entirely of western red cedar, it's all-natural, safe, non-toxic and bristle-free! Being unimpressed with other options available on the market, Eric Paquette and Richard Hayes, BBQ enthusiasts and creators of the project, believed there was need for a better product. Their goal was to create an alternative that is not only [eco-friendly, safe and efficient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection) but also attractively designed. After extensive prototyping, they reached what they believe is the perfect combination of form and function. In a product niche that has seen little innovation or change since it’s inception, The Cedar Scraper is a welcome addition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Grill Cleaning Tools:** Developing grill-cleaning tools that are eco-friendly, safe, and efficient presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the barbecue industry. - **Health-conscious Barbecue Accessories:** Creating health-conscious barbecue accessories that address potential health risks, such as wire bristle brushes, can disrupt the traditional barbecue tool market. - **Aesthetically Designed Grill-cleaning Products:** Designing grill-cleaning products that are not only functional but also attractively designed opens up opportunities for innovative and stylish solutions in the barbecue industry. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** Innovating and offering safer and eco-friendly solutions in grill-cleaning tools can revolutionize the outdoor cooking equipment industry. - **Eco-friendly Houseware:** Developing environmentally friendly and non-toxic barbecue accessories can disrupt the eco-friendly houseware market and cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Product Design and Manufacturing:** Creating aesthetically designed grill-cleaning products provides opportunities for disruption and innovation within the product design and manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board.md) - [Naturally Hygienic Back Scrubbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-scrubber.md) - [Wooden Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-toilet-brush.md) - [Flavor-Infused Grill Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-and-pan-wipes.md) - [Eco-Friendly Single-Use Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casusgrill.md) - [Sustainable Charcoal Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-good-charcoal-company.md) - [Wood-Smoked Plant-Based Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-plant-based-meat.md) - [Fully-Forged BBQ Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-grills.md)