# Countdown Containers Min Seong Kim's Time Clock Lessens Waste and Keeps Your Fridge Clean By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-clock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/01/05/food-freshness/) It's easy to save food in the fridge only to realize later (maybe even a lot later) that you should have eaten those leftovers sooner--with the Time Clock, those spoiled days are over. Although the name might be slightly deceiving, it's mainly a special set of [air tight containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-airtight-container-set) that features a lid with [a 'clock'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-timer) so that you know exactly when you stored your food. Designed by Min Seong Kim, the Time Clock will help you [lessen the waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expiremate) and keep a clean fridge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Food Preservation:** The Time Clock container with a built-in clock provides a solution for food waste by keeping track of when food was stored. - **Smart Storage:** The Time Clock container utilizes technology to create a more organized and efficient fridge storage system. - **Health-conscious Lifestyle:** The Time Clock container encourages healthier eating habits by reminding users of the freshness and expiration dates of their stored food. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Storage:** The Time Clock container presents an opportunity for the food storage industry to create innovative products that reduce food waste and improve food safety. - **Smart Home:** The Time Clock container aligns with the growing smart home industry by integrating technology into everyday household items to enhance convenience and efficiency. - **Kitchen Gadgets:** The Time Clock container taps into the kitchen gadgets industry, offering a unique and practical solution for better food management and waste reduction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freshness-Tracking Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vorkoster-lid.md) - [Rotating Food Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saveit.md) - [Hourglass-Shaped Kitchen Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grains-of-time.md) - [Traditional Food Preservation Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-food-storage-container.md) - [Charitable Anti-Food Waste Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-stackers.md) - [Food Freshness Fridge Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudge-tags.md) - [Smart Food Storage Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silo.md) - [Modern Magnetic Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliik-food-storage-system.md) - [Ultraviolet Food Storage Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage.md)