# Plant Powered Clocks Time Telling Green Design by Marieke Staps Plugs into Soil By Rachel | Published 2009-07-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-marieke-staps References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/07/another-reason-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive-they-tell-time.php) & [mariekestaps.nl](http://www.mariekestaps.nl/) Marieke Staps is a Dutch designer known for her love of green living. She’s continued on that path with a [wooden clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) that is powered by plant life. The clock design by Marieke Staps plugs into the soil of plant life. Using two plants, the clock is given enough power to run on its own. The design is not only beautiful but eco-friendly, which is always a good combination. Take a look at this great green design by Marieke Staps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 38% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Gadgets:** Designing gadgets that are powered by renewable energy sources can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers. - **Biophilic Design:** Incorporating plants into design elements creates sustainable and functional products, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and manufacturers. - **Sustainability-focused Technology:** Investing in technology that promotes sustainability can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses looking to stay ahead of the curve. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers could tap into the demand for eco-friendly gadgets to create products that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating biophilic design into interior design elements can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for architects, designers, and interior design companies. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing sustainable technology that can power gadgets and household items presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for renewable energy companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soil-Powered Light Sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soli.md) - [Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock.md) - [Plant-Friendly Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacecrop.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Minimal Charging Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-clock-1.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md) - [Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobius-calendar-clock.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md)