# Everyday Energy Everyday items come with energy-generating capabilities. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Aug 6, 2019 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/everyday-energy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.2/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Everyday Energy trend? **Everyday Energy:** Everyday items are designed with the power to generate energy. Whether they’re wearable or implemented in standard architecture and interior design concepts, the shift speaks to the conscious move toward more sustainable lifestyles. ## The consumer insight behind the Everyday Energy trend Consumer understanding of environmental impact is growing as activists and global strikes drive awareness and as we engage in more conversations -- on social media or in person. This is motivated as concrete evidence of climate change floods the news -- from melting glaciers to burning forests. Eager to help counter the implications of this threat, consumers are beginning to gradually shift their lifestyles with a sustainable twist. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 8, 2017 to Jun 22, 2019 - Published: Aug 6, 2019 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Everyday Energy trend ### Everyday Energy-Generating Items The trend of everyday items designed with power to generate energy addresses a growing consumer understanding of environmental impact and motivates a shift towards a more sustainable lifestyle. ### Human-Powered Eco Gyms Eco-friendly gyms, such as London's Terra Hale, offering pay-as-you-go classes for the eco- and health-conscious consumers, are challenging traditional energy-consuming gyms. ### Kinetic Energy-Generating Home Accessories Home accessories, such as Tom Dixon's slick stainless steel 'Cage' scent diffuser, with a candle turbine that generates energy kinetically, are becoming an innovative trend in home decor. ## What the Everyday Energy trend means for industry ### For Alternative Energy The trend of everyday items and objects generating energy has the potential to disrupt the alternative energy industry by revolutionizing the way energy is produced and consumed. ### For Smart Home Technology Clean energy-generating tables and home accessories that integrate innovative technology, such as Bluetooth speakers, wireless chargers, and LED illumination, are driving the smart home technology industry forward. ### For Fitness & Wellness Human-powered gyms appeal to the fitness and wellness industry by appealing to consumers that are looking for an eco-friendly workout with pay-as-you-go classes. ## Workshop question Consider how your brand could create energy-generating functions in its products, or within its workplace. ## Trend signals for Everyday Energy Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 77%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 70% - Activity: 77% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Everyday Energy trend 5 featured examples from Aug 8, 2017 to Jun 22, 2019. - [Stainless Steel Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-accessories): Tom Dixon Designs a Collection From Shiny Steel Materials (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The use of stainless steel materials in home accessories offers a potential for disruption in the home decor industry, with increased demand for sleek and modern designs. - [Clean Energy-Generating Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebrd-smart-table): The Proton New Energy Future 'EBÖRD' Smart Table is Efficient (Category: Eco) Implication: Proton New Energy Future's EBÖRD table presents an opportunity for furniture companies to integrate renewable energy and tech in their products - [Eco Human-Powered Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-hale): Those Who Workout at 'Terra Hale' Generate Energy to Feed into the Grid (Category: Eco) Implication: The fitness industry can continue to promote eco-friendly gyms and attract environmentally-conscious customers. - [Cartoon Dog-Celebratory Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marlin-automatic): Timex's Marlin Automatic Watch Commemorates Snoopy (Category: Fashion) Implication: The watchmaking industry has opportunities to innovate by partnering with popular franchises to create unique, eye-catching designs that appeal to a wide audience. - [Energy-Generating Solar Sidewalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-sidewalk): Thomson Rivers University is Aiming to Be More Sustainable (Category: Eco) Implication: Implementing solar sidewalks in educational institutions can promote sustainable practices and serve as a learning opportunity for students. ## 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 - 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