# Eco-Friendly Irrigation Solutions Water Delivery for a Greener Planet is in the Bag By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-irrigation-devices-water-delivery-for-a-greener-planet-is-in-the-bag References: [ecobagindustries.au](http://www.ecobagindustries.com.au) & [treegator](http://www.treegator.com/) Every spring, I plant a few trees on the acreage where I live. Watering them through the summer gets to be quite a chore so I started looking for a way to do it less often. To the rescue came an Australian-made solution called an Eco-Bag. It’s great! An American company has come up with a similar product called a Tree-Gator. Just fill the bags with water and walk away. The water slowly seeps from the bag into the ground, keeping the soil for newly-planted or drought-threatened trees moist. The bags block weed growth, [reduce evaporation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere) and encourage earth worms. They prevent water waste and [help to green the environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 Irrigation:** Opportunity to develop new eco-friendly irrigation solutions that use less water, reduce waste and encourage soil health. - **Water Conservation Bags:** Creating water conservation bags with slow-release technology for newly-planted trees or areas facing drought can increase overall efficiency and reduce water waste. - **Sustainable Gardening:** Sustainable gardening practices, such as using eco-friendly irrigation solutions like the Eco-Bag or Tree-Gator, can promote biodiversity while reducing water usage and waste. ### Where This Applies - **Agriculture:** Agriculture businesses can explore eco-friendly irrigation solutions to reduce water usage, promote soil health and optimize crop yields in a sustainable way. - **Landscaping:** Landscaping companies can incorporate sustainable gardening practices, such as using water conservation bags like the Eco-Bag or Tree-Gator, to reduce water waste and promote biodiversity. - **Environmental Conservation:** Organizations focused on environmental conservation can promote sustainable gardening practices, like using eco-friendly irrigation solutions, to further their mission and encourage individuals and businesses to be more eco-conscious in their daily practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Decomposing Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootmaker.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Deep Root Watering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-root-watering-system.md) - [Medical-Inspired Plant Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-plant-life-support.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Spherical Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-basil-selfwatering-globe.md) - [Automated Plant Irrigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation.md) - [Biodegradable Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sow-co-bonsai-tree.md)