# Eco Appliance Common kitchen appliances adopt innovative eco-friendly functions. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Feb 28, 2020 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/eco-appliance ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.3/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Eco Appliance trend? **Eco Appliance:** Common kitchen appliances like water purifiers, wine chillers and food mixers are being enhanced with sustainability in mind–whether that's in the production of the product, or in its production. ## The consumer insight behind the Eco Appliance trend Consumers see many home products as longterm investments, and with their growing concern for climate change, they want to ensure that the investments they make support their aspirations to live a sustainable lifestyle. Therefore, consumers turn to brands that aim to empower them to make eco-conscious choices that can easily be integrated into their day-to-day. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 6, 2019 to Apr 15, 2023 - Published: Feb 28, 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: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Eco Appliance trend ### Eco Appliances Eco-conscious consumers are seeking out common kitchen appliances, such as water purifiers, wine chillers, and food mixers, that are designed with sustainable materials and functions. ### Human-Powered Appliances Sustainable design and the trend of eco-friendly products are inspiring innovative and stylish manually powered appliances, such as the 'Pino' mixer made with locally sourced wood panels and brass gears. ### DIY Soda Flavorings Companies are releasing DIY soda flavorings to offer consumers homemade soft drinks with familiar flavor varieties, available at a slight savings and with less plastic waste compared to readymade alternatives available in stores. ## What the Eco Appliance trend means for industry ### For Kitchen Appliances Companies in the kitchen appliance industry that focus on eco-conscious, stylish, and innovative designs of appliances with sustainable functions. ### For Sustainable Design Industries that embrace sustainability and eco-social design, including local sourcing of materials, human-powered devices, and eco-friendly elements. ### For DIY Food and Beverage Industries that offer DIY food and beverage products, including soda-making appliances and flavorings, enabling eco-conscious and cost-effective beverage creation at home. ## Workshop question How is your brand upholding eco-conscious values? ## Trend signals for Eco Appliance Trend score 6.3 out of 10, from popularity 86%, activity 88%, freshness 15%. - Popularity: 86% - Activity: 88% - Freshness: 15% ## Examples of the Eco Appliance trend 9 featured examples from Jun 6, 2019 to Apr 15, 2023. - [Sustainable Italian Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavazza-a-modo-mio-tiny-eco): The Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny Eco is Small But Offers Big Flavor (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The development of sustainable coffee makers that use compostable single-use capsules represents an innovation opportunity for the coffee and beverage industry to reduce its envir… - [Sustainable Kitchen Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix): re:Mix is an Easy-to-use Device to Help You Blend Your Foods (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The home appliance industry can work toward creating products that prioritize sustainability and longevity to meet customers' growing demand for environmentally friendly options. - [Manually Powered Kitchen Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pino-mixer): The 'Pino' Mixer by Manuel Immler is Sustainable and Chic (Category: Eco) Implication: Manufacturers of kitchen appliances could explore opportunities in sustainable design and human-powered appliances to meet the demand for eco-friendlier products. - [Pentagonal Wine Chilling Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapid-beverage-chiller): The 'Juno' Rapid Beverage Chiller Cools Wine in Five Minutes (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative kitchen appliances that are eco-friendly and can provide rapid cooling solutions for beverages. - [Eco Sparkling Water Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodastream-terra): SodaStream Terra is a Next-Generation Sustainable Kitchen Product (Category: Eco) Implication: The kitchen appliance industry can capitalize on the trend towards sustainability by creating eco-friendly products like the SodaStream Terra that offer a convenient and high-qual… - [Space-Saving H2O Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wells-the-one): The Wells 'The ONE' Water Purifier Takes Up Minimal Counter Space (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The compact appliance trend presents opportunities for businesses in the appliance industry to develop space-saving innovations that cater to modern consumers' needs. - [Sustainable Kitchen Water Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blanco-unit): BLANCO UNIT Rethinks the Kitchen Water Hub for Sustainability (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The BLANCO UNIT kitchen water hub's seamless and sustainable design creates a space for innovation in the kitchen technology industry. - [Eco DIY Soda Flavorings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodastream-concentrates): 10 PepsiCo SodaStream Concentrates will be Released by the Brand (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for soda-making brands to tap into the DIY trend and offer concentrates for consumers to make their own soft drinks. - [Wooden Food Defrosting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-meat-thawing-board): The THAT! Deluxe Meat Thawing Board Defrosts in Just 10 Minutes (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The THAT! ## 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)