# Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters The 'Bio Heater' by Unichest is Movable and Powered by Waste Oils By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-heater References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/07/23/this-eco-friendly-heater-judiciously-uses-cooking-oil-to-keep-indoors-cozy-warm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-eco-friendly-heater-judiciously-uses-cooking-oil-to-keep-indoors-cozy-warm) & [unichest](https://www.unichest.com/untitled-171)  The 'Bio Heater' is a minimalist, movable heater designed with the Asian market in mind to provide a decidedly cleaner alternative to coal-fired and kerosene heaters for the home. The unit maintains a [movable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-focus) thanks to its two-wheel construction and can be shifted around much like a wheelbarrow. The unit makes use of waste cooking oil, animal fat, coffee oil and any other unneeded oils to make it a cost-effective and more eco-friendly alternative to existing solutions on the market. The 'Bio Heater' is the design work of Cho Sunghwan, Lee Sooyeol, Park Yeongeun, Yang Sihoon and Lee Hyunju at [Unichest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollable-display-concept), and has been designed for [Flint Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flint). The heater is designed in several distinct color options to keep consumers interested including silver, black and orange. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bio-based Heating:** The creation of bio-heaters that utilize waste cooking oil and other sources of waste to provide home heating presents a disruptive opportunity in the home heating industry. - **Mobility in Home Heating:** The development of movable heaters, like Unichest's 'Bio Heater', that can be easily transported and placed throughout the home showcases a trend towards flexible and adaptable home heating solutions. - **Color Customization in Home Appliances:** Unichest's decision to offer their 'Bio Heater' in multiple color options highlights a growing trend in home appliances towards customisation and design-focused products. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The development of bio-based heaters represents an evolution in the renewable energy industry and a growing concern for eco-friendliness in home heating solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Unichest's 'Bio Heater' reflects a trend towards more consumer-focused home heating products, combining design and functionality to cater to the needs of modern consumers. - **Environmental Services:** Companies involved in environmental services, particularly those specializing in waste disposal, can explore opportunities to repurpose food waste and other oils in the creation of eco-friendly heating solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spinning Flame Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-heater.md) - [Stainless Steel Modular Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-stainlesssteel.md) - [Portable Plug-In Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozypod.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-maple-sunflower-x.md) - [Multi-Functional Heating Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-heating-fan.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Flame-Resembling Outdoor Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame.md) - [Sustainable Hot Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yutanpo-2.md) - [Renewable Energy Camping Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-boilgrill.md)