# Repurposed Tin Cans The Soup Can Caddy Carries Your Summer Essentials By Shelley Sommerfeld Levis | Published 2012-07-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-into-treasure References: [sewanddipity](http://www.sewanddipity.com/soup-can-caddy/) This handy Soup Can Caddy turns your [trash into treasure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-pak-and-keter). It’s the perfect solution for [carrying your utensils and sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging) to the BBQ. For all you shabby-chic enthusiasts out there, this is the one accessory that will make your patio party table setting unforgettable. When not in use for entertaining, it can hold cooking utensils, kid’s craft supplies or [pens and pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders) in the home office. The great feature of this repurposed product is its versatility. Although it is ideal to use for carrying objects during the summertime, it also provides for great storage in the winter too. It is also extremely bright, which adds the perfect pop of color to any living room or dining room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Upcycling:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation through creating more everyday items from repurposed materials - **Versatile Home Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating products that are multi-functional and can be used in various spaces - **Colorful Eco-friendly Products:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating colorful and visually appealing products made from sustainable materials ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating sustainable home accessories and decor products that are functional and visually appealing - **Green Living:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by developing new products and services that promote a sustainable lifestyle and upcycling - **Outdoor Living:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating functional and stylish outdoor accessories made from eco-friendly and repurposed materials ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canned Cooking Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cooking-sauces.md) - [Can Clip Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-clip.md) - [Vibrant Food Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-storage-collection.md) - [Chic Utilitarian Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carden-the-twin.md) - [Soup-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-scented-candles.md) - [Attractive Canned Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-cans.md) - [Decorated Candle Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-candle-tin.md) - [Excuse-Providing Mock Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-cant-can.md) - [Tubular Paper-Made Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoco-paper-can.md)