# Canned Hand Soaps Trades for Good Shares Waste-Reducing Soap in a Can Made from Aluminum By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-in-a-can References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tradesforgood/trades-for-good-better-soap-better-packaged?ref=section-design-tech-projectcollection-staff-picks-category-newest) Trades for Good is introducing its [sustainable soap in a can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunkiss-products) on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soapstone-20) as a solution for helping to [reduce plastic waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grove-co-spring-collection). The organic castile hand soap itself is made with a combination of all-organic ingredients, including antioxidant-rich sea kelp, naturally antimicrobial coconut oil, moisturizing sunflower oil and essential oils for fragrance. The Trades for Good organic hand soap is available in a range of alluring scents, including Calabria, Ryukyu and Tofino, which take inspiration from coastal hillsides, sub-tropical islands and rugged north pacific landscapes, respectively. According to Trades for Good, "bathroom plastic has one of the lowest rates of recycling in the US" and this sustainably packaged hand soap offers a way for people to minimize the amount of plastic that is brought into the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 90% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for innovators to develop sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions for various products. - **Organic Ingredients:** Opportunity for businesses to source and incorporate organic ingredients in their products to fulfill customers' demand for natural, healthier options. - **Reducing Plastic Waste:** Opportunity for businesses to create and promote products that help reduce the amount of plastic waste and encourage sustainable living. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Soap and Personal Care Industry:** Opportunity for soap and personal care industry to introduce and promote sustainable alternatives to traditional packaging and ingredients. - **Eco-friendly Packaging Industry:** Opportunity for the eco-friendly packaging industry to create innovative and sustainable solutions that can replace traditional plastic packaging. - **Green Household Products Industry:** Opportunity for businesses to introduce and promote green household products that help reduce waste and promote sustainable living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand Soap Refill Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-soap-refill-bar.md) - [Sustainable Hand Wash Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrating-handwash-concentrate.md) - [Aluminum Cleaning Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleancult-aluminum-bottles.md) - [Refillable Aluminum Cleaning Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleancult-2.md) - [Can-Based Cleaning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-can-starter-kit.md) - [Holiday Hand Soap Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleancult.md) - [Refillable Eco Hand Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-hand-soap-line.md) - [Plant-Based Hydrating Hand Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrating-hand-soap.md) - [Aluminum-Packaged Hand Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grove-co.md)