# Chic Compost Cans Eva by Francois Hurtaud Gives You a Stylish Way to Stay Green By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/francois-hurtaud References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/03/30/home-farming-can-look-so-trendy) & [francoishurtaud](http://www.francoishurtaud.com/) François Hurtaud has designed an incredibly stylish composter that would easily blend in with any contemporary interior. Dubbed Éva, this compost does a remarkable job of breaking down and [recycling organic waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-waste-processing-facility). The most fascinating part about François Hurtaud's compost creation is that it uses the recycled waste as a way to fuel itself. Part of the waste is used to [grow food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot) as well as produce methane, generating energy that is then used to feed a light source and encourage the growth of plants. François Hurtaud has hit a home run with Éva. Not only is it a self-generating biosphere that recycles, but it also produces light, fresh air and organic food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Stylish Composting:** The trend towards stylish composting containers is growing, creating opportunities for designers and manufacturers to combine aesthetics with eco-consciousness. - **Self-sustaining Biospheres:** The development of self-sustaining biospheres like Eva that generate energy from organic waste could revolutionize sustainable living and create opportunities for green tech companies. - **Circular Economy:** The concept of using waste as a resource in a circular economy is gaining traction, leading to opportunities for businesses to innovate in the recycling and waste management industries. ### Where This Applies - **Design:** Eva's sleek design and functionality demonstrate the potential for designers to create eco-conscious products that are also aesthetically pleasing. - **Green Technology:** The development of self-generating biospheres like Eva presents opportunities for the green tech industry to innovate sustainable energy solutions. - **Waste Management:** The circular economy approach to waste management, as demonstrated by Eva, presents opportunities for businesses to innovate in the recycling and waste management industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Odor-Busting Waste Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-composter.md) - [Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitamix-foodcycler-eco-5.md) - [Urbanite Worm Compost Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vermicomposter.md) - [Chic Kitchen Compost Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplehuman.md) - [Speedy Countertop Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-kitchen-composter.md) - [Electric Food Recyclers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodcycler-eco-3.md) - [Compact Countertop Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodcycler-maestro.md) - [Fully Automatic Kitchen Composts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-waste-composter.md) - [Compact Electric Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minix.md)