# Eco-Friendly Mint Tubes Sencha Naturals' Mint Containers are Easy on the Environment By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-container References: [senchanaturals](http://www.senchanaturals.com/collections/green-tea-mint-tubes) In addition to fighting bad breath with a range of unusual and exotic mint flavors, what really sets Sencha Naturals apart is its 'Eco-Tube' mint container system. Flavors like Asian Pear, Bombay Chai and Tropical Mango are packaged in tubes that are fully biodegradable, right down to the labels and adhesives used to hold all the pieces together. These compact tubes feature a design that can be easily stashed in a bag, so that the mint container always easy to access a fresh mint on the go. With its soft, biodegradable body and pop-off top, the unique design of these Eco-Tubes muffles the sound of loose ratting mints better than a traditional [metal mint tin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-tin). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biodegradable Packaging:** The trend of using biodegradable packaging is an opportunity for companies to offer eco-friendly alternatives to customers. - **Convenience On-the-go:** The trend of providing compact and easily accessible packaging for on-the-go use creates opportunities for businesses to cater to busy consumers. - **Sustainable Materials:** The trend of using sustainable materials offers businesses the chance to improve their environmental sustainability while appealing to eco-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of biodegradable packaging by creating eco-friendly packaging options for products. - **Personal Care:** The personal care industry can take advantage of the trend of convenience on-the-go by offering compact and portable packaging for personal care products. - **Packaging and Labeling:** The packaging and labeling industry can benefit from the trend of sustainable materials by providing sustainable packaging solutions to various businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Reusable Toothpaste Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimo.md) - [Minty Toothpaste Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothpaste-tablet.md) - [Functional Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nude-mints.md) - [Biodegradable Gummy Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atid.md) - [Paper-Made Gum Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-pure-fresh-gum-packaging.md) - [Recyclable Toothpaste Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothpaste-pouch.md) - [Cigarette-Style Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und.md) - [Eco-Friendly Breath Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extrastrength-breath-freshener.md) - [Edible Treat Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-container.md)