# 3D-Printed Eco Sponges This Rubber Sponge is Made Completely Using Certified Purement Materials By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubber-sponge References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/3d-printed-scrubber/) & [jacobstanton](http://www.jacobstanton.com/) This ultra durable 3D-printed rubber sponge from the Korean design firm BnK is the ideal replacement for kitchen sponges. This amazing rubber sponge is an [antimicrobial scrubber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antimicrobial-additive) made entirely from purement material. With roughly 10 million bacteria per square inch, sponges contain a vast amount of [disgusting bacteria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cif-infinite-clean) that is actually damaging to health. The purement material used by BnK is approved by the Society of Industrial Technology for Antimicrobial Articles as a safe product material. The unique shape of this [3D-printed sponge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept) incorporates many tiny dents, grooves and crevices that are not appealing to germs, thus making it the perfect cleaning tool. Available in a range of bright colors, this quirky little sponge is the ultimate kitchen aid for cleaning counters and dishes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Printing Eco-friendly Products:** The production of eco-friendly products using 3D printing technology offers an opportunity for companies to market innovative and sustainable products. - **Antimicrobial Products:** The use of antimicrobial materials in products can be a disruptive innovation in promoting health and hygiene. - **Innovative Kitchen Cleaning Tools:** The development of unique and effective cleaning tools for kitchens is an opportunity for companies to create products that offer convenience and ease of use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eco-friendly Products:** The eco-friendly product industry can leverage 3D printing to create sustainable products that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Health and Hygiene Industry:** Antimicrobial products can be implemented in various industries concerned with the promotion of health and hygiene such as healthcare and hospitality. - **Kitchenware Industry:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the demand for innovative and effective cleaning tools to meet the evolving needs of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cut-Resistant Kitchen Sponges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-sponge.md) - [Indestructible Silver-Infused Sponges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-sponge.md) - [Sustainable Rounded Dish Sponges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-sponge.md) - [Animal-Themed Cleaning Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala-sponges.md) - [Playful Sponge Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-holder1.md) - [Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-furniture.md) - [Actress-Approved Kitchen Sponges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skura-style-x-eva-mendes.md) - [Eco-Friendly Charcoal Sponges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lufo.md) - [Naturally Hygienic Back Scrubbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-scrubber.md)