# Sustainable Liquid Printers The Organic Protein Printer is an Eco-Friendly Computer Accessory By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-protein-printer References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/organic-protein-printer-harvests-green-energy-for-sustainable-printing/) & [linkedin](http://www.linkedin.com/pub/juan-carlos-garzon/b/5a9/450) The Organic Protein Printer is a concept designed by Juan Carlos Garzon for [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box) that uses [protein liquid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewed-protein) that creates green energy to [print out pictures and documents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus). Juan Carlos Garzon wanted the Organic Protein Printer to work in a similar manner that birds do when laying and hatching eggs. The sustainable printer also uses a more natural way to produce paper and ink patterns. **Implications** - If after looking through the gallery you too find yourself thinking "how could this possibly be a printer?" then you're not alone. The fantastic pink-colored materials and sleek, stand-up design is an eco-friendly printing option that I think will become wildly popular in the next little while! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic Protein Printing:** The use of protein liquid to create sustainable printing options through natural production methods. - **Eco-friendly Printing:** The creation of printers that prioritize sustainable materials and energy sources. - **Nature-inspired Printers:** The design and development of printers modeled after natural processes, such as those used by birds. ### Who This Affects Most - **Printing and Imaging:** The printing industry can benefit from offering more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional printers. - **Green Technology:** The development of sustainable printers can contribute to the growth of the green technology industry. - **Home and Office Electronics:** The market for sustainable and eco-friendly printers can provide opportunities for growth and innovation in the home and office electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Saving Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roller-jet-printer.md) - [Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept.md) - [Freestyle Desktop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-printer-device.md) - [Paper Waste Reduction Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-printer-concept.md) - [Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box.md) - [Eco-Friendly Laser Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-laser-printer.md) - [Edible Ink Confectionery Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-ink-printer.md) - [Living Printable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-ink.md) - [Innovative 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-3d-printers.md)