# Charcoal Filter Water Bottles The 'BU' Filter Bottles Incorporate Binchotan to Purify Water By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filter-bottles References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/01/27/best-bottle-ever/) & [buproducts](http://buproducts.co.uk/) The 'BU' filter bottles are designed in order to accommodate a piece of binchotan charcoal being placed inside in order to help purify the water. The 'BU' bottle itself is crafted using minimalistic materials including glass-like plastic and a bamboo top. The design of the 'BU' bottle follows [traditional Japanese design methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-collection) in order to create a piece of equipment that is sturdy, strong yet inherently sustainable. The incorporation of bamboo into the filter bottles via the top portion help to make it more of a [sustainable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew). The use of binchotan helps to eliminate the need for manufactured filters, which makes the 'BU' bottle a more sustainable solution when it comes to purifying water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Water Filtration:** Utilizing natural materials, such as binchotan charcoal, to purify water in a sustainable way. - **Minimalistic Design:** Creating water bottles with simple and functional designs using glass-like plastic and bamboo. - **Traditional Japanese Influence:** Incorporating traditional Japanese design methods, like the use of bamboo, into modern water bottle designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eco-friendly Products:** Manufacturing and selling water bottles and filtration systems that prioritize sustainability and natural materials. - **Home Goods:** Designing and producing minimalist and aesthetically pleasing water bottles for everyday use in households. - **Travel and Outdoor Gear:** Developing portable and durable water bottles with sustainable filtration systems for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bulbous Clay-Made Water Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biologique-water-filter.md) - [Sophisticated Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eau-carafe.md) - [Compatibly Compact Water Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-water-filter.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bamboo Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-water-bottle.md) - [Five-in-One Water Filter Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitaloop-water-filtration-bottle.md) - [Water-Purifying Water Jugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luvia.md) - [Personal Water-Ionizing Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piurify-hydrogenator-bottle.md) - [Bacteria-Killing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-selfcleaning-water-bottle.md) - [Vegetable-Activated Carbon Water Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blupura-blutron.md)