# Fridge-Free Living The iGreen Kitchen By Bianca | Published 2008-10-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridge-free-igreen-kitchen References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/10/designing-a-kitchen-no-fridge.php) & [venetacucine.it](http://www.venetacucine.it/) In the future, you might not have to worry about the power sucked by your kitchen -- if you decide to adopt the "fridge free" kitchen concept by Nilay Shah. Shah, and Indian designer, co-created the concept witih Veneta Cucine, and Italian kitchen company. The kitchen is designed with features like biodegradable plastic trays. I love the idea of the fridge-free kitchen. It forces us to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables of the season, grains, and it ensures we keep our protein levels up with nuts instead of meat. The [iGreen Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover) is environmentally friendly, not only because it eliminates the need to supply power for a fridge, but because it supports a vegetarian diet. To top it off, the iGreen kitchen would make home living incredibly easy on the wallet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 58% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fridge-free Kitchen:** Opportunity for designing kitchen spaces without a fridge, promoting sustainable and healthy food choices. - **Igreen Kitchen:** Innovative kitchen concept that supports environmental sustainability and encourages vegetarian diets. - **Biodegradable Plastic Trays:** Growing trend in kitchen design to incorporate eco-friendly materials for food storage and organization. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Design:** Opportunity for designers to create functional and innovative kitchen spaces that promote sustainability and healthy living. - **Food Industry:** Chance for food companies to develop and market product lines that cater to fridge-free kitchens and vegetarian diets. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Growing industry centered around biodegradable and sustainable materials for food packaging, including plastic trays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Compartmentalized Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-refrigerator.md) - [Outdoor Carbon-Free Cooking Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transspecies-kitchen.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [Food Preservation Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beko.md) - [Wheel-Base Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridze.md) - [Bespoke Multi-Section Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-mini-refrigerator.md) - [Innovative Indian Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godrej.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md)