# Biomimicked Solution Designers are tapping biomimicry to address the problem of water pollution. By [Kalin Ned](https://www.trendhunter.com/knedelch), Research Writer | Published Aug 24, 2020 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/biomimicked-solution ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Biomimicked Solution trend? **Biomimicked Solution:** Designers, companies, and cities are collaboratively working on water solutions and the onus here falls on biomimicry—a design process that harnesses nature-inspired concepts to address human problems. These projects are envisioned to clean water for consumption in areas where the resource is scarce or to remove plastic waste. ## The consumer insight behind the Biomimicked Solution trend As the personal and global consequences of climate change intensify and become better known to consumers, individuals are seeking ways to adapt through the preservation and reuse of various resources. For many, addressing pollution takes precedence in this space. Consumers are wary of contributing negatively to the problem and as a result, they are looking for peace of mind by seeking out options that are effective and non-disruptive to the ecosystem. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 14, 2019 to Aug 24, 2020 - Published: Aug 24, 2020 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Biomimicked Solution trend ### Biomimicry in water solutions Designers, companies, and cities are collaborating on water solutions using nature-inspired concepts like biomimicry to clean water and remove plastic waste. ### Halotolerant bacteria and algae for saline water treatment Projects like SaltGae are exploring the potential of organic solutions using halotolerant bacteria and algae for saline water treatment, offering eco-friendly options that won't contribute further to pollution. ### Anti-plastic pollution devices using biomimicry The anti-plastic pollution movement is driving designers to solutions using biomimicry like the Floating Coconet, which captures plastic pollution in rivers before it enters oceans, mimicking the filtration of basking sharks and manta rays. ## What the Biomimicked Solution trend means for industry ### For Water treatment The water treatment industry can harness biomimicry to create efficient, eco-friendly solutions to address water pollution and scarcity. ### For Environmental engineering Environmental engineers can make use of organic and biomimicry-inspired solutions like halotolerant bacteria and algae to create saline water treatments that don't further contribute to pollution. ### For Sustainability focused businesses can explore anti-plastic pollution devices that use biomimicry for solutions that reduce harm to aquatic environments. ## Workshop question How might you utilize biomimicry concepts in your product/service? ## Trend signals for Biomimicked Solution Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 58%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 62% - Activity: 58% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Biomimicked Solution trend 4 featured examples from Oct 14, 2019 to Aug 24, 2020. - [Anti-Plastic Pollution Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiplastic-pollution): The Floating Coconet is an Innovative Solutions for Clean Waters (Category: Eco) Implication: The development of biomimicry-based pollution solutions represents a significant growth opportunity for the environmental tech industry. - [Detoxifying Algae-Infused Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contaminated-water-solution): The Bio-Integrated Design Lab Boasts a Contaminated Water Solution (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative materials and techniques, such as algae-infused tiles, into architectural designs to create sustainable and eco-friendly… - [Ground-Breaking Water Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groundbreaking-water-treatment): CLEARAS Water Recovery Inc. is Preparing to Debut Its Technology (Category: World) Implication: The environmental services industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating ABNR technology to enhance water treatment processes and meet increasingly str… - [Saline Water Treatment Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saline-water-treatment): The SaltGae Project Looks at Algae's Potential to Treat Wastewater (Category: Eco) Implication: The water treatment industry can explore new methods utilizing halotolerant bacteria and algae for more efficient and eco-friendly saline water treatment. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (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) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)