# Canteen Dairy Containers The Milk-Tumbler Turns the Liquid into a Convenient Water-Like Commodity By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-08-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milktumbler References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2012/08/milk-tumbler.html) & [mutter.de](http://www.mutter.de/) With many people drinking even more dairy in a day than they do H2O, a concept like the Milk-Tumbler system has the promise of being more efficient than the current production, packaging, purchasing and recycling practices that the industry carries out. Here is a [Cradle to Cradle solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen) for helping farmers, conveniencing consumers and ultimately for doing its best for the environment. Mutter GmbH of Germany designed these pure white flasks that look like [reusable water bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew). People may actually chose to hang onto these [100% recycled PET canisters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidel-starliter-still) for their own purposes. Alternatively, the Milk-Tumblers can be returned to retailers to begin their journey back for refills, either by regional market farmers or larger commercial operations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reusable Dairy Containers:** Designing reusable dairy containers, like the Milk-Tumbler system, offers a more efficient and eco-friendly solution for the production, packaging, purchasing, and recycling practices in the dairy industry. - **Cradle to Cradle Solutions:** Implementing Cradle to Cradle solutions, such as the Milk-Tumbler system, can help farmers, convenience consumers, and contribute to environmental sustainability in the dairy industry. - **Refillable Packaging:** Developing refillable packaging options, like the Milk-Tumbler system, provides a convenient and sustainable way for consumers to access dairy products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dairy Industry:** The Milk-Tumbler system presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the dairy industry to improve production, packaging, and recycling practices. - **Retail Industry:** The reusable and refillable Milk-Tumbler containers offer opportunities for retailers to participate in sustainable packaging and support eco-friendly consumer choices. - **Sustainability Industry:** The Milk-Tumbler system contributes to the sustainability industry by providing a circular solution for dairy packaging and reducing waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Liquid Dairy Product Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidel-pet-bottle.md) - [Stainless Steel Milk Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synlait-swappa-bottle.md) - [Easily Recyclable Milk Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-milk-packaging.md) - [Sustainable Dairy Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grahams-dairy.md) - [Recycled Gallon Milk Jugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-sonoma.md) - [Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-prisma-aseptic-300-edge.md) - [Recycled Cream Pot Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-pot-packaging.md) - [Recyclable Milk Bottle Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-4.md) - [Rewarding Milk Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bottle-recycling.md)