# Eco-Friendly Ice Cubes Nordic Rocks By Stefanie Hutson | Published 2008-09-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-rocks-pure-eco-friendly-beverage-chilling References: [mocha.uk](http://www.mocha.uk.com/shop/index.cgi?command=moreinfo&search=TT05) Those who are drawn to [hermetically-sealed French ice cubes](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-rocks-french-mineral-water-for-ice-by-mail-order) should delight in **Nordic Ice Rocks**. Nordic Rocks have been mined from pollution-free Swedish rocks, formed into cubes, and brought to market as a natural, reusable beverage cooling solution. The uber-hip rocks come in sets of 10, along with leather pouches for storage. To use Nordic Rocks, owners place the stones in a freezer for at least one hour prior to using them. Placed in a glass, the Nordic Rocks will cool drinks evenly and gradually. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Beverage Cooling:** Nordic Rocks offer a sustainable and reusable solution for cooling beverages without the need for disposable ice cubes. - **Natural Ice Alternatives:** The use of rocks mined from pollution-free sources provides a natural and eco-friendly alternative to traditional ice cubes. - **Reusable Drink Accessories:** The inclusion of leather pouches for storage adds a touch of luxury while promoting reusability of the Nordic Rocks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Industry:** Companies in the beverage industry can explore eco-friendly alternatives like Nordic Rocks to enhance their sustainability initiatives. - **Kitchenware Industry:** The kitchenware industry can embrace the trend of natural ice alternatives by creating innovative products that cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly options. - **Sustainable Living Industry:** The sustainable living industry can capitalize on the demand for reusable drink accessories by offering products like Nordic Rocks that align with eco-conscious consumer behaviors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cuttting-Edge Sphere Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers.md) - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Craft Coffee Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-ice-cube.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Reusable Jelly Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-ice-cubes.md) - [Efficient At-Home Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-ice-maker.md) - [Star-Shaped Beer Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-ice-cube.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md)