# Eco Air Treatments The Hollow Humidifier Uses Plastic Water Bottles to Purify the Air By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollow-humidifier References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/making-a-more-efficient-humidifier.html) & [onetenth1-10](http://www.onetenth1-10.com/) Although the Hollow Humidifier may not be the first one eco-friendly version to hit the market, it certainly is the sleekest of the bunch. More compact, minimalist and well-designed than its [predecessors](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-humidifier-helps-recycle), it would add to rather than detract from your living space. Designed by Japan-based One Tenth Design, the Hollow Humidifier uses ordinary [plastic water-filled bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airsancta) to treat the air. Perfect for the winter months, the Hollow Humidifier would be a great gift for the eco-concious individual. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco Air Treatments:** The trend of eco-friendly air treatments is on the rise, creating opportunities for innovative and sleek designs like the Hollow Humidifier. - **Compact and Minimalist Designs:** There is a growing demand for compact and minimalist designs in the home appliance industry, as seen in the sleek design of the Hollow Humidifier. - **Reusing Plastic Bottles:** The trend of reusing plastic bottles for alternative purposes, such as purifying the air, provides an opportunity for sustainable and creative solutions like the Hollow Humidifier. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliance:** The home appliance industry can tap into the demand for eco-friendly air treatments by developing sleek and well-designed products like the Hollow Humidifier. - **Environmental Conservation:** The environmental conservation industry can benefit from innovative solutions like the Hollow Humidifier that repurpose plastic bottles and promote sustainable practices. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can incorporate compact and minimalist designs like the Hollow Humidifier to enhance the aesthetic appeal of living spaces while providing eco-friendly air treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Contemporary Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamflow-humidifier.md) - [Living Moss Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept.md) - [Slender Two-in-One Air Modifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidifier-and-air-purifier.md) - [Air-Optimizing Humidifiers Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ph-air-manager.md) - [Artful Bold Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-1.md) - [Humidifying Home Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-puricare-hydrotower.md) - [Flower-Filled Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatherapy-humidifier.md) - [Moss-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-air.md) - [Compact Humidifier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-humidifier.md)