# Water Conservation Creations Elisabeth Buecher Makes Time Enforcing Shower Curtains By Rachel | Published 2009-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Elisabeth-Buecher-Shower References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/010926.php) & [textilefutures](http://www.textilefutures.co.uk/exchange/bin/view/TextileFutures/BuecherElisabeth) Elisabeth Buecher's design collection "My shower curtain is a green warrior" is a grouping of shower curtains that enforce shorter showers. The first is a spiky shower curtain that inflates to push the user out when the shower exceeds 4 minutes. The second shower curtain, called "the trap" inflates slowly til it completely traps you at 4 minutes. Definitely one way to enforce water conservation. **Implications** - As society grows more eco-conscious, consumers are looking to conserve fuel and funds through various means. This satisfies their need to be self-righteous while also cutting down on personal costs. Industries can capitalize on this conservation craze and, in doing so, benefit the planet in the process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Water Conservation Designs:** Innovative designs focused on water conservation to cater to the growing eco consciousness of consumers. - **Smart Waste Water Management:** Incentivizing businesses to monitor their water usage with smart wastewater management systems. - **Eco-friendly Bathroom Fixtures:** Increasing adoption of eco-friendly bathroom fixtures to promote sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Improvement Retail Industry:** Opportunities for Home Improvement Retailers to feature eco-friendly fixtures and accessories that promote water conservation. - **Real Estate Industry:** Installing water-saving devices in plumbing may be beneficial for property owners and landlords in terms of cutting down on water and energy costs, and increasing property value. - **Hospitality Industry:** Shifting toward Smart Wastewater Management solutions to conserve water and cater to eco-conscious guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pressure-Sensitive Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shower-concept.md) - [Water-Saving Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu.md) - [Closed-Loop Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower.md) - [In-Shower Water Meters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-bergvattnet.md) - [WiFi-Enabled Circular Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-shower.md) - [Accessible Shower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-showers.md) - [Hygiene-Focused Shower Head Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showerclear.md) - [Instantaneous Hot Water Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heau-shower.md) - [Sustainable Bathroom Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-bathroom-design.md)