# Staple-Free Staplers Madebyhumans Removes Staples from the Stapler Equation By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-01-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stapleless-stapler References: [madebyhumans.net](http://www.madebyhumans.net/index.php) Although the concept may not seem to make sense at first, the [eco-friendly staple-less stapler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rae) will be a product you will learn to love. Without the help of any staples, these “staplers” can attach up to four sheets of paper. Coming in [different colours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies) and even in the form of [cute animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biting-edge) (see cat and dog above), these staplers are hassle-free, and friendly to the environment. Of course, minus the staples, these pieces are child-safe, making them all the more easy to love. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Staple-free Staplers:** A trend towards staple-free staplers is emerging as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional staplers. - **Eco-friendly Office Supplies:** The market for eco-friendly office supplies, including staple-free staplers, is growing as businesses seek sustainable alternatives. - **Child-safe Stationery:** The demand for child-safe stationery is increasing, and staple-free staplers offer a safe and practical solution. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry has an opportunity to innovate by introducing eco-friendly and child-safe alternatives, such as staple-free staplers. - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can disrupt the market by incorporating environmentally friendly products like staple-free staplers into their product offerings. - **Education:** The education sector can benefit from using staple-free staplers as they provide a safe and sustainable choice for schools and classrooms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabercastells.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Stackable Screw-Free Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stack-chair.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Snap Binding Minimal Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-jacket.md) - [Paper-Free To-Do Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminder.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md)