# Crossed Bread Browners The Philips Sustainable Toaster is Powered by a Static Bike By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-sustainable-toaster References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/philips-sustainable-toaster-runs-batteries-recharged-static-bike.html) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/miren/Sustainable-toaster) While some people may look to grander gestures to save the planet as well as reduce those expensive electricity bills, the [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-4000-series) Sustainable Toaster is a small step in the right direction. Its uncommonly crossed design may take precedence at first, but as soon as a person learns that it is powered by kinetic energy harnessed by way of a [static bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike), that detail will be pushed to the bottom of the list. The Philips Sustainable Toaster was created by Spanish designer Miren Arrieta-Odria. Second runner up at the the Domestic Appliances Design Award organized by Philip-TUDelft, is also uses 34 percent less energy thanks to its [four insulated compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-smart-elite-2slice-toaster). This allows people to toast single slices of bread at a time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Energy:** The Philips Sustainable Toaster showcases the potential for using kinetic energy as a power source in everyday appliances. - **Energy-efficient Design:** The four insulated compartments of the Philips Sustainable Toaster demonstrate the value of new design approaches that reduce energy consumption. - **Personalized Toasting:** The ability to toast single slices of bread at a time highlights the trend towards customizable and individualized kitchen appliances. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** The Philips Sustainable Toaster innovation opens up opportunities for manufacturers to create more energy-efficient and sustainable home appliances. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of kinetic energy in the Philips Sustainable Toaster suggests potential disruption in the renewable energy industry, as innovative applications expand beyond traditional sources. - **Kitchen Appliances:** The personalized toasting feature of the Philips Sustainable Toaster presents an opportunity to enhance the customization options and user experience of kitchen appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Sliding Easy-Access Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-toaster.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Rocking Robotic Toaster Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-toaster.md) - [Ultra-Thin See-Through Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-transparent-toaster.md) - [Optic Sensor Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto.md) - [Modern Japanese Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-toaster.md) - [Modern Aesthetic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hay-sowden-toaster.md)