# Air-Purifying Planters The 'Eco-Pochi' Planter Cleanses the Air with Greenery and Bamboo Charcoal By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-pochi References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/06/03/eco-pochi-indoor-plants-will-add-style-to-your-home-and-remove-stinky-smells-too/) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/eco-pochi-plant-kit-p-1798.html) On their own, [plants are excellent tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4) for [improving indoor air quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airsancta), but these 'Eco-Pochi' planters amplify the purification process. The Eco-Pochi kits come in three styles, including a ready-made plant and planter set, a base with a young plant that needs time to grow and just the planter base. In all of these designs, it's the bamboo charcoal base that is able to deliver odor-absorbing and neutralizing properties. In order to keep the bamboo charcoal activated, since it will naturally dry out, it requires water. In the form of a planter, this bamboo charcoal container will get the replenishment it needs when the plant is regularly watered. While there are now plenty of [high-tech air purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mito-air-purifier) on the market, this simple two-in-one solution powered by plants and bamboo charcoal promises to be just as effective at improving the quality of indoor air. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Air Purification:** The Eco-Pochi planters leverage plants and bamboo charcoal for enhanced air purification. - **Eco-friendly Planters:** The Eco-Pochi kits offer an environmentally friendly solution for improving indoor air quality. - **Natural Odor Absorption:** The bamboo charcoal base in the Eco-Pochi planters provides natural odor-absorbing and neutralizing properties. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The Eco-Pochi planters present opportunities for the home decor industry to create stylish, air-purifying products. - **Health and Wellness:** The use of plants and bamboo charcoal in air-purifying solutions like Eco-Pochi align with the health and wellness industry's focus on improving indoor air quality. - **Sustainable Products:** The Eco-Pochi planters demonstrate the potential for incorporating sustainable materials into everyday products, appealing to the sustainable products industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-px-air-purifier.md) - [Plant-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-air-purifier.md) - [Air-Purifying Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoplants.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Indoor Air Quality-Improving Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elpo-indoor-vertical-garden.md) - [Minimalist Purifying Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow.md) - [Moss-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-air.md) - [Algae-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algenair-aerium.md) - [Naturalistic AI-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briiv-pro.md)