# Driveway De-Icing Pouches SPLASH's Ice Melts Come in Resealable, Ready-to-Use Shaker Bags By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-04-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-melt References: [packagingdigest](http://www.packagingdigest.com/packaging-design/5-feats-of-phenomenal-packaging-insight-in-march-2017-04-06/page/0/4) & [splashwash](http://www.splashwash.com/product/ice-melt/ice-melt-products/pet-safe-ice-melt/) Because of the volume of product that is needed for driveway de-icing, these kinds of driveway care products are typically packaged by the buckets or in large containers with handles—SPLASH offers a solution called Ice Melt that's much easier to use. Ice Melt is packaged in [resealable "shaker bags"](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-pouches) that feature bottom portions that can be snipped off. Rather than having to hold a [heavy container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snow-shovel) and shake it to disperse the product across one's driveway, consumers are given a much easier option with these small, handheld pouches. SPLASH carries three different kinds of Ice Melt: a premium solution that melts ice to temperatures as low as -15°F, a sodium chloride formula that melts to 5°F and a salt-free option that is [safe for pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsafe-2) and vegetation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Resealable De-icing Pouches:** Resealable pouches for de-icing driveways allow for convenient and easy application of de-icing agents and reduce user inconvenience. - **Pet-safe De-icing Options:** Pet-safe de-icing solutions provide an eco-friendly and humane option for clearing driveways. - **Low-temperature Ice Melts:** The creation of ice melts that work at extremely low temperatures provides a solution for those living in cold climates. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Maintenance:** The home maintenance industry can create more convenient and eco-friendly products for driveway care. - **Pets and Animal Care:** Pet industry professionals can further explore eco-friendly de-icing options that are safe for household pets. - **Chemical Manufacturing:** Chemical manufacturers can develop advanced ice melts that work in extremely low temperatures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Party-Ready Prepackaged Ice Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ice-co-party-ice.md) - [Icy Pet Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydropac-ice-packs.md) - [Alternative Dry Ice Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-custom-packaging.md) - [Soft-Serve Ice Cream Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softserve-ice-cream-pouches.md) - [Frozen Lemonade Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoot-frozen-lemonade.md) - [Alcohol-Infused Ice Cream Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolish.md) - [Grab-and-Go Ice Cream Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-pouches.md) - [Freezable Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-snack-box.md) - [Accelerated Freezing Shipment Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydropac-hydrofreeze-ice-pack-range.md)