# Air Pellet Shower CSIRO Cuts Water Use by 30% By TechnoGadget | Published 2006-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pellet-shower-csiro References: [physorg](http://www.physorg.com/news82299918.html) Stay clean and use less water! Neat. [CSIRO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v2food) is a new [showerhead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showerclear) that inserts [small air pockets into the water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbubbles) coming down on your body in the shower. As the surface area impacting your body, the feel of the drop are much like a “regular drop” you'll get the complete shower feeling without even noticing the difference. According to the team leader Dr Jie Wu, “The nozzle creates a vacuum that sucks in air and forces it into the water stream.” He expects the nozzle would cost less than AUD$20 and could be installed by householders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 17% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Water-saving Showerheads:** The development of water-saving showerheads with innovative features like air pockets, can help promote water conservation and sustainable living among households. - **Vacuum Nozzle Technology:** Vacuum nozzle technology can be applied to various appliances to enhance their efficiency and minimize wasted resources. - **User-focused Design:** Adopting user-focused design principles can lead to the creation of products that seamlessly integrate sustainability without compromising on customer satisfaction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plumbing and Sanitation:** The plumbing and sanitation industry can benefit from incorporating innovative water-saving technologies such as air-pellet showerheads to its product line and increase customer awareness through marketing campaigns. - **Home Appliance:** Companies in the home appliance industry can explore the use of vacuum nozzle technology to enhance the efficiency and environmental impact of their products. - **Sustainable Living:** The trend towards sustainable living presents an opportunity for businesses in various industries to offer products and services that cater to conscious consumers looking to reduce their environmental footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [WiFi-Enabled Circular Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-shower.md) - [Closed-Loop Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower.md) - [Fully Integrated Smart Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-shower-head.md) - [Self-Powered Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ung-water-enhancer.md) - [Water-Saving Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu.md) - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Water- Purifying Showerhead Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showerhead-design.md) - [Water Purification Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shower-head-filter-system.md) - [Ice-Filled Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacial-shower-shower-head.md)