# Eco Floral-Shaped Humidifiers 'Chokotto Oasis' is a Paper Humidifier That Needs No Electricity By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-humidifier References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/this-elegant-passive-humidifier-blooms-like-a-flower-510164512) & [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2013/05/24/6558/chokotto-oasis-paper-humidifier-works-without-electricity.html) The 'Chokotto Oasis' is an [eco-friendly humidifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lif-humidifier) of Japanese design. The [passive humidifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellbeing-pod-mini) doesn't need batteries or electricity to run; just like a real flower, it needs water. The innovative design is reminiscent of an origami flower and it is in fact made of paper. The 'Chokotto Oasis' blooms when water is poured into a small tank and increases the moisture in the air. The soothing design can be even more pleasant when [aromatic oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-diffuser) are added to further simulate having a real flower in your house or office. When it is not in use, the small device can be closed up, making it ideal for small living quarters and travel. The compact and beautifully designed 'Chokotto Oasis' is available for $22 through the JapanTrendShop website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Humidifiers:** Opportunity for developing more environmentally friendly humidifiers that don't require electricity or batteries. - **Origami-inspired Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating products inspired by origami, combining functionality and aesthetics. - **Portable and Compact Devices:** Potential for developing small and travel-friendly devices that serve specific purposes, such as humidifiers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** Room for disruptive innovation in creating sustainable and energy-efficient home appliances like humidifiers. - **Paper Products:** Opportunity to develop new paper-based products for various applications, merging traditional craftsmanship with modern functionalities. - **Travel and Leisure:** Potential for disruptive innovation in designing compact and portable devices for the travel and leisure industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower-Filled Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatherapy-humidifier.md) - [Humidifying Stoneware Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumo-humidifier.md) - [Living Moss Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept.md) - [Animal-Inspired Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-animal-humidifier.md) - [Sustainable Terracotta Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coarse-pottery-airhumidifier.md) - [Unique Wireless Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-pet-tv-humidifier.md) - [Automatic Clay Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-clay-humidifier.md) - [Compact Humidifier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-humidifier.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamflow-humidifier.md)