# Sustainable Reduced Shoeboxes The Omni Clip Effectively Holds Footwear with 11 Times Less Material By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-clip References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/09/10/2013-a-design-award-winners-–-a-quick-glimpse/) & [adesignaward](http://www.adesignaward.com/design.php?ID=29111) Reflect upon the last pair of shoes that you bought and think about how they were packaged. Certainly unlike the [Omni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-electric-scooter) Clip, the standard method for shipping and selling all sorts of footwear involves the use of a [paper-based shoe box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-packaging). Occasionally, the carton is also filled with tissue, cardboard and other packing. Jung Jun Hwang and Young Joo Tak present their A'Design Award winning concept that's a much more [eco-friendly alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero). Using less than 10% of the material you're used to seeing, this contraption is produced with 100% recycled PETG to form a hanger. The stiffened shape of the hooked holder has over a dozen bends that keep each sneaker or high heel securely in place. The Omni Clip is great for displaying in-store and carrying your purchase home without a bag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity to introduce innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions in the footwear industry with recycled materials and minimalist designs. - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity to develop minimalist design concepts for footwear packaging, reducing material usage and creating unique branding opportunities. - **In-store Display Solutions:** Opportunity to create new in-store display solutions for footwear using innovative packaging designs that also reduce material waste. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturing companies to adopt eco-friendly and minimalist packaging solutions to reduce waste and enhance branding. - **Retail Industry:** Opportunity for retailers to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their customers' shopping experience by using innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for footwear. - **Packaging Industry:** Opportunity for packaging industry to develop and offer innovative, eco-friendly solutions for the footwear industry that deliver value for their customers while reducing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-shoe.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Mushroom-Based Sneaker Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-bailey-x-adidas-originals-ozlucent.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [Ultra-Slim Delivery Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flap-it.md) - [Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-shoe-rack.md)