# Chic Water Conservers Drop of Rain Barrel Saves Water While Looking Good By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-of-rain References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/24928/) & [basvanderveer.nl](http://www.basvanderveer.nl/) Water conservation is on everyone’s mind, from the government to the planet, water is definitely something we need around. Communities have long been promoting the rain barrel as way of reusing rain water for your garden. Dutch designer Bas van der Veer has created the Drop of Rain rain barrel that is cool looking and conserves. Created to look like a rain drop, and featuring a small tap on the bottom, the Drop of Rain barrel will automatically fill up the [watering can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1) that rests inside it. Once that is full, the overflow will then fill the remaining barrel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water Conservation:** The trend of implementing innovative solutions to conserve water while meeting aesthetic and functional needs. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend of creating eco-friendly products, like rain barrels, that promote conservation and reduce environmental impact. - **Efficient Water Management:** The trend of managing water resources more effectively and efficiently, including the collection and reuse of rainwater. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home & Garden:** Homeowners and gardeners looking for stylish and efficient ways to conserve water and enhance their gardening practices. - **Design & Decor:** Designers and decorators incorporating sustainable design elements, such as rain barrels, into their projects to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions. - **Environmental Conservation:** Organizations and initiatives focused on protecting and preserving the environment, particularly through water conservation efforts and sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Water Catch-Integrated Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Water-Saving Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu.md) - [Naturalistic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apot-selfwatering-planter.md) - [Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfwatering-vase.md) - [Drop-Shaped Salad Spinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-colander.md) - [Closed-Loop Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower.md)