# Ecosystem Showers Jun Yasumoto's Phyto-Purification Bathroom Filters & Recycles Water By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jun-yasumoto-phyto-purification-bathroom References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/07/phyto-purificat.php) & [junyasumoto](http://www.junyasumoto.com/Jun_Yasumoto_-_Phyto-Purification_bathroom_-_1.html) Jun Yasumoto's Phyto-Purification Bathroom is a conceptual system that turns your shower into a mini-ecosystem. The design is a clever take on the water-saving conundrum that relies on plants to do its dirty work. Jun Yasumoto's Phyto-Purification Bathroom works kind of like a miniature river. Water from your shower travels to a series of rushes, reeds, hyacinths, and lemnas--all plants that are known to absorb bacteria, metals and other waterborne particles. A [carbon filter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qure) captures any particles that remain, and the filtered water is then recycled back into the shower system for use. Check out images of Jun Yasumoto's Phyto-Purification Bathroom in the gallery above, and see some more [water-saving designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatis) below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 89% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Phyto-purification:** The use of plants to filter and recycle water presents an opportunity to create eco-friendly bathroom products. - **Mini-ecosystems:** The incorporation of natural systems into household appliances presents an opportunity to create sustainable and self-sufficient environments. - **Water-saving Designs:** Increased focus on creating water-saving products through innovative designs and technologies presents an opportunity to reduce the impact of water usage on the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** The development of sustainable and eco-friendly home appliances presents an opportunity to create products that meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Green Technology:** The growth of green technology presents an opportunity to create innovative solutions for ecological problems through the integration of technology and nature. - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Innovations in bathroom fixtures present an opportunity to create products that promote sustainability through water conservation and eco-friendly manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Artful Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-bathing-collection.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shower-concept.md) - [Water-Saving Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu.md) - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Water Purification Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shower-head-filter-system.md) - [Intelligent Bathroom Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-smart-bath-and-shower-purifier.md) - [Water- Purifying Showerhead Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showerhead-design.md) - [Hygiene-Focused Shower Head Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showerclear.md) - [WiFi-Enabled Circular Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-shower.md)