# Foot-Powered Phone Chargers The Orange Power Pump is Perfect for Athletes By Rachel | Published 2009-05-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Orange-power-pump References: [newslite](http://newslite.tv/2009/05/22/a-footpump-powered-mobile-phon.html) & [newsroom.orange](http://newsroom.orange.co.uk/2009/05/21/give-it-some-welly-orange-launches-the-power-pump-charger-for-glastonbury-2009/) Cell phone charging has never been as great an exercise as it is with Orange's new Power Pump. The Orange Power Pump is being launched in Glastonbury soon, and uses [leg power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crankspeaker) to [charge dead cell phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-batterycharging-device). The user pumps their legs, which moves a fan, which (don't ask me how) charges the phone. The Orange Power Pump is a good [eco option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike), but probably only for workout lovers. **Implications** - Consumers are now faced with a growing concern about the environment, and any products that alleviate this anxiety will target a large consumer base. Individuals are looking for products that will allow them to feel empowered in that they are making a difference in the world through their purchases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Phone Charging:** The trend towards eco-friendly phone charging offers opportunities for businesses to develop innovative products that address consumers' growing concern about the environment. - **Human-powered Technology:** The rise of human-powered technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to create products that utilize human energy to generate power. - **Exercise-based Electronics:** The trend of exercise-based electronics opens up possibilities for businesses to create products that combine fitness and technology, providing users with a sense of empowerment through their physical activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the eco-friendly phone charging trend by manufacturing devices that utilize renewable energy sources and reduce environmental impact. - **Fitness and Sports:** The fitness and sports industry can seize the opportunity of human-powered technology by developing innovative products that integrate exercise and power generation, enhancing the user experience. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can capitalize on the trend of exercise-based electronics by creating wearable devices that not only track fitness activities but also harness energy from the user's movements, enabling self-powered wearable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Power-Generating Desk Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifespan-ampera.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Lemonade Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-charged-up-cup.md) - [Power-Providing Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solove-power-bank.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Pager-Inspired Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeper-power-bank.md) - [Retro Gaming Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-boy.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md)