# Plastic-Free Icy Treats The Tickle Trunk's Eco Stainless Steel Popsicle Molds By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-free-icy-treats-the-kitchns-stainless-steel-popsicle-molds References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/cookware-tools/popsicles-no-plastic-stainless-steel-popsicle-molds-124202) & [thetickletrunk](http://www.thetickletrunk.com/products.php?id=205&name=Popsicle_mold) Making your own [ice lollies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frollies) are a fun, healthy, and economical way to beat the heat but [popsicle molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochill-cooler) often are designed in plastic containers that aren't so good for the environment -- or you and your family. The Tickle Trunk has created Stainless Steel Popsicle Molds that are completely plastic-free. With Stainless Steel Popsicle Molds, you can enjoy yummy [homemade popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-treat1) in a more environmentally-friendly way. Photo Credits: [HealthEGoods.com](http://www.healthegoods.com/stainless-steel-popsicle-molds-onyx.html) **Implications** - In this increasingly eco-conscious world, even the most unexpected products are getting the green makeover. Consumers want to see green alternatives to everyday existing products in stores and in their homes as this is a cause that is growing in importance across the globe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 25% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plastic-free Kitchenware:** The trend towards plastic-free kitchenware is on the rise, creating an opportunity for innovation in materials and design. - **DIY Food Making Kits:** The trend towards DIY food making kits is growing, making it a ripe opportunity for innovators to develop eco-friendly and customizable DIY kits. - **Sustainable Lifestyle Products:** The trend towards environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle products is gaining momentum, creating a market for innovative and eco-conscious products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** The Kitchenware industry has an opportunity to innovate with eco-friendly and sustainable materials and design, capitalizing on the trend towards plastic-free products. - **Food and Beverage:** The Food and Beverage industry has an opportunity to offer customizable, eco-friendly DIY food making kits that cater to the growing demand for sustainable living. - **Home Goods:** The Home Goods industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend towards sustainable lifestyle products and develop innovative, eco-friendly products for the conscious consumer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jewelry-Inspired Ice Pop Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-ring-pop-mold.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Shelf-Stable Fruit Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezee-freezee.md) - [Glowing Functional Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroice.md) - [Pineapple Kale Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-greens-pop.md) - [Organic Freezer Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-freezer-pops.md) - [Hydrating Electrolyte Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-juice-pops.md) - [Functional Popsicle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popoff.md) - [Dairy-Free Fudge Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-fudge-pops.md)