# Eco-Friendly Teaching Aids The 'Chalkeeper' Produces an Endless Supply of Chalk By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-10-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chalkeeper References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/10/31/from-dust-to-no-dust/) If you thought chalk had seen its day, well think again, because designers Yonggu Do and Eunha Seo have created a device called the Chalkeeper that updates the original teaching tool for today's modern classroom. The Chalkeeper keeps chalk dust contain helping teachers avoid allergy flare-ups from children you are sensitive. The Chalkeeper is both a chalk dispenser and an eraser, but that is not what's extraordinary about this gadget. When enough chalk dust is collected in the interior of the Chalkeeper, the device automatically compresses the particals into a new piece of chalk. The constant recycling of chalk makes this device not only ingenious, but eco-friendly as well. With this handy-dandy device in your corner you'll never have to search for chalk again. The dry erase board may have to watch it's back, because unlike dry erase markers the Chalkeeper never dries out. Sure to put a smile of delight on the face of the teacher in your life, the Chalkeeper makes the act of teaching allergine-free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Teaching Tools:** The Chalkeeper device demonstrates the potential for creating eco-friendly teaching aids by recycling materials. - **Automated Chalk Production:** The Chalkeeper's ability to automatically compress collected chalk dust into new pieces of chalk presents an opportunity for disruption in chalk production and supply chains. - **Innovative Classroom Gadgets:** The Chalkeeper showcases the potential for the development of innovative gadgets that enhance teaching experiences while addressing practical needs, such as allergen control. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education Technology:** The Chalkeeper device aligns with the increasing demand for eco-friendly and efficient teaching tools in the education technology industry. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** The Chalkeeper's unique combination of a chalk dispenser and eraser opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the stationery and office supplies industry. - **Sustainability and Environmental Solutions:** The Chalkeeper's focus on recycling and reducing waste contributes to the ongoing growth of the sustainability and environmental solutions industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [At-Home Classroom Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berrylikejumbo.md) - [Conversational Lecture Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-by-firsthabit.md) - [AI-Driven Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-learning-platform.md) - [Whiteboard Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskboard-buddy.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-worlds-plantable-pencils.md) - [Reusable Chewing Gum Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewing-gum-container.md) - [Sustainable Cork Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korka.md)