# Self-Sustained Green Businesses are providing self-sustaining products that also offer convenience. By [Shelby Lee Walsh](https://www.trendhunter.com/shelby), President | Published Apr 20, 2013 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/Self-Sustained-Green ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Self-Sustained Green trend? **Self-Sustained Green:** Now it is more accessible than ever to make green, sustainable choices. Having a green thumb is no longer necessary as self-watering and self-nurturing planter and pod systems offer consumers a low maintenance way to be eco. Other outlets such as architecture and personal food production are also incorporating self-sustaining green features increasingly. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 17, 2012 to Apr 16, 2013 - Published: Apr 20, 2013 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Self-Sustained Green trend ### Self-sustaining products Consumers are turning to low maintenance, self-sustaining planter and pod systems for eco-friendly living, and businesses are answering the growing demand ### Urban gardening The rise of urban gardening has resulted in inventive products and systems for indoor gardening, with a focus on compact and easy-to-maintain designs ### Innovative hydroponic and aeroponic technology The use of innovative hydroponic and aeroponic technology in indoor gardening products, combined with the demand for self-sustaining solutions, is driving the development of new devices ## What the Self-Sustained Green trend means for industry ### For Home and garden The home and garden industry can benefit from the development of self-sustaining products and indoor gardening solutions that meet the growing demand for eco-friendly living ### For Sustainable agriculture Sustainable agriculture can use the technology developed in indoor gardening for the production of food efficiently and sustainably ### For Smart home technology The development of indoor gardening pods that integrate with smart home technology can provide consumers with the convenience of low maintenance plants and the benefits of connected devices ## Trend signals for Self-Sustained Green Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 47%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 72% - Activity: 47% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Self-Sustained Green trend 4 featured examples from Oct 17, 2012 to Apr 16, 2013. - [Indoor Gardening Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshwall): The FreshWall Design System Allows One to Grow Plants Within Their Home (Category: Eco) Implication: The FreshWall design system creates opportunities for the home gardening industry to develop innovative products and services for indoor gardening enthusiasts. - [Fishtank-Planter Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaponics-garden): The Aquaponics Garden Feeds Fish Excretion to Herbs for Nutrients (Category: Eco) Implication: Aquaponics Gardens are disrupting the traditional agriculture industry by providing a sustainable and self-sufficient method of growing crops. - [Blackboard Herb Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-wall-planter): The Chalkboard Wall Planter Lets You Label Your Leaves (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Chalkboard Wall Planter taps into the garden tools and supplies industry by providing a unique and practical solution for growing and labeling plants and herbs. - [Self-Sustaining Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-herb-garden): The Smart Herb Garden Uses Nanotechnology to Grow Plants Indoors (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of smart, self-sustaining planters fits into the market of home and kitchen appliances, which are always innovating to make life easier. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - [Luxury Electrification](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/luxury-electrification) (Autos) - [Effortless Rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/golf-training-devices) (Lifestyle) - [Flavor Rotation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/rotating-bakery-menu) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Roomier Budget Electric Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomier-budget-electric-hatchbacks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)