# Auto-Packing Litter Boxes iKuddle's Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box Separates Waste from Clean Litter By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-cleaning-cat-litter-box References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fully-automated-ikuddle-smart-kitty-litter-box-launches-on-kickstarter-300850349.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ikuddle-litter-box/ikuddle-auto-pack-litter-box-clump-disposal-made-e?ref=5eu0lp) iKuddle recently introduced its innovative [self-cleaning cat litter box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-litter-boxes) on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-litter-box1) as an ultra-convenient design that boasts auto-packing features. After a cat leaves the litter box, iKuddle boasts the ability to separate the waste from the clean litter and automatically scoops clumps into a waste bag for easy disposal. This function can be activated via a button on the litter box or with the companion iKuddle app. When it comes time for the waste bag to be removed from the unit, cat owners can make the most of the auto-packing feature—also on the body of the litter box or the app—for automatic sealing of the waste bag, which is then instantly replenished with a fresh one. For odor control, the cat litter box includes a [built-in deodorizing system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mova-selfcleaning-litter-box) to keep the air freshly filtered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Auto-packing Litter Boxes:** An opportunity to disrupt the pet supply industry with self-cleaning and odor-controlled litter boxes that separate waste from clean litter and automatically dispose of waste bags. - **Smart Litter Boxes:** A trend in the pet industry that integrates technology such as smartphone apps into products to make pet care more convenient and efficient. - **Eco-friendly Cat Litter:** A growing trend in the pet industry that focuses on sustainable and natural alternatives to traditional clay cat litter. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Supply:** The pet supply industry has the potential to incorporate technology and sustainable materials to provide innovative solutions for pet owners. - **Smart Home:** Adaptations of self-cleaning litter boxes that integrates with smart home systems and voice-activated assistants, revolutionizing pet care within home settings. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The trend towards eco-friendly and sustainable products within the pet industry provides opportunities for innovation and market growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Smart Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/els-pet-selfcleaning-litter-box.md) - [Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-litter-box1.md) - [Automated Self-Sealing Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furbulous-box.md) - [Automatic Cat Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lalahome-real-scooper.md) - [Mid-Century Modern Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawbby-p1-ultra.md) - [Fashionable Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlux.md) - [Self-Maintaining Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litterbot-pro.md) - [Open-Style Smart Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furoomate-litter-box.md) - [Air-Purifying Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mova-selfcleaning-litter-box.md)