# Ban on Patio Heaters EU Committed to Energy Conservation By Bianca | Published 2008-02-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ban-on-patio-heaters-eu References: [timesonline](http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article3279948.ece) European environmentalists have proposed a ban on outdoor heaters, a feature many people have become accustomed to at public outdoor venues. The heat lamps are often featured in restaurants and cafes with outdoor patios, and make for a very comfortable setting for nights out. Particularly smokers find shelter from the cold under these, but if the new ban goes into place, [sweater sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-apparel-collection) may just go up! Environmentally conscious [EU](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolt-e-boiler) citizens are arguing that comfort comes secondary to preventing global warming, which they argue the [outdoor patio heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame) contribute to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rise of Eco-friendly Outdoor Solutions:** Opportunity for businesses to develop sustainable alternatives to patio heaters that both provide comfort and reduce environmental impact. - **Shift Towards Climate-conscious Consumerism:** Consumer demand for environmentally-friendly solutions will drive businesses to prioritize sustainable practices in the outdoor hospitality industry. - **Innovation in Outdoor Heating Technologies:** Market potential for companies to develop and introduce innovative, energy-efficient heating solutions for outdoor use. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and cafes will need to adapt and find alternative solutions to outdoor heaters in order to provide comfortable outdoor experience for guests. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Opportunity for businesses to create and market sustainable, energy-efficient alternatives to traditional outdoor heaters. - **Fashion:** Increase in demand for sweaters and other warm clothing as consumers seek to compensate for the potential ban on patio heaters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrially Designed Outdoor Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-patio-heater.md) - [Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-heater.md) - [Design-Conscious Connected Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-heater.md) - [Posh Panel-Style Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-ballu-convection-heater.md) - [Portable Plug-In Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozypod.md) - [Sustainable Warmth Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohem-1.md) - [Flame-Resembling Outdoor Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame.md) - [Eco Retail Freezer Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-freezer-cabinets.md) - [Communal Fireplace Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearth-coffee-table.md)