# Squid Skin Containers The Ika Tokkuri Sake Bottles are Completely Eco-Conscious By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ika-tokkuri-sake-bottles References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/japans_bottles_made_from_squids_15610.asp?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/quid_skin_liquor_bottles_are_recyclable_and_edible_35763) Having grown up on an abundance of [sea foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siesta-co), with a particular appreciation for squid, I can’t help but find the Ika Tokkuri sake bottles incredibly interesting. Made entirely out of squid skin, it is, as Hipstomp puts it, as [green as it gets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapling-spirits-vodka). Formed into a typical bottle shape, the Ika Tokkuri sake bottles are completely functional, yet I can’t help but wonder about the fishy taste? Well, according to Hipstomp, it is actually a preferred accompaniment to sake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 61% | 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 - **Sustainable Packaging:** The trend of using eco-conscious materials like squid skin for packaging presents an opportunity for companies to disrupt the packaging industry with more sustainable alternatives. - **Alternative Materials:** The use of unconventional materials like squid skin in product design opens up possibilities for innovative and unique creations, disrupting traditional manufacturing and design processes. - **Gourmet Pairings:** The trend of pairing food and beverages with unconventional flavors, like the combination of sake and squid, provides an opportunity for culinary professionals to create new and exciting taste experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Packaging:** The packaging industry could capitalize on the trend of sustainable packaging by exploring the use of alternative materials like squid skin for eco-friendly, yet functional packaging solutions. - **Product Design:** The use of unconventional materials, such as squid skin, in product design presents an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create sustainable and aesthetically pleasing products that stand out in the market. - **Food and Beverage:** The trend of gourmet pairings, including the combination of sake and squid, can inspire chefs and beverage experts to experiment with unique flavor combinations and create innovative dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Squid-Inspired Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatregulating-materials.md) - [Compostable Sauce Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging.md) - [Plant-Based Squid Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-squid.md) - [Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikr-fork.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-collection.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Lightweight Outdoor Sake Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-3.md) - [American-Made Sake Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-brewing-traditions.md) - [Machined Aluminum Sake Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-cups.md)