# Electrical Bamboo Appliances These Electrical Devices are Made with a Sustainable Bamboo Material By David Ingram | Published 2015-08-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-material References: [minimalissimo](http://minimalissimo.com/bambou-collection/) & [villanoailles-hyeres](http://www.villanoailles-hyeres.com/design-parade-10/en/designers/samy-rio) In a move away from non-sustainable manufacturing processes, French designer Samy Rio designed an innovative set of personal appliances and electronics utilizing an all-natural bamboo material. Winner of the Grand Prix of the Jury at Design Parade 10, the 'Bambou Collection' consists of two different styles of personal blow dryers: a fixed handle, a foldable model, and also a [portable Bluetooth speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a1-3rd-gen). All three have been made using natural bamboo tubes which have been lathed to a smooth finish on the outside and then filled on the inside with electrical components that are contained with a waterproof elastomer seal. The choice of using bamboo materials over more preferred industrial components, like plastic or metal, has the benefit of utilizing a resource that not only looks elegant but is also [fully recyclable and renewable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape) as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Electronics:** The use of sustainable materials like bamboo to make personal electronics presents opportunities to disrupt the traditional manufacturing industry with eco-friendly options. - **Natural Material Industrial Design:** The 'Bambou Collection' demonstrates an opportunity to incorporate natural materials like bamboo into industrial design beyond just personal appliances and electronics. - **Waterproof Renewable Materials:** By using waterproof elastomer sealant to protect the bamboo's electrical components, there is an opportunity for sustainable alternatives to traditional waterproofing materials in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The 'Bambou Collection' presents opportunities to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes in the consumer electronics industry with the use of bamboo's sustainable qualities. - **Industrial and Product Design:** By exploring the use of natural materials like bamboo for industrial and product design, there is an opportunity to bring sustainable options to various industries, including furniture, interior design, and architecture. - **Waterproofing:** The use of waterproof elastomer sealant to protect bamboo's electrical components presents opportunities to disrupt traditional waterproofing methods in various industries, including marine, technology, and construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Natural Bamboo Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-washing-machine.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-drone.md) - [Glowing Bamboo Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paardarshi.md) - [Sustainable Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamtoo-koa-v2.md) - [Lightweight Bamboo Frame eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-easyrider.md) - [Renewable Material Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together.md) - [Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bamboo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-together-2.md) - [Hybrid Bamboo Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-razors.md)