# Eco-Friendly Phone Chargers This Phone-Charging Plant Powers Your Smartphone Battery the Green Way By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-04-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phonecharging-plant References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/385991/You-Can-Now-Charge-Your-Smartphone-With-Your-House-Plant/) & [bioo.tech](http://www.bioo.tech/) This phone-charging plant is an environmentally sustainable way to reboot the battery of your smartphone. Based in Barcelona, Bioo Lite is a plant pot that generates electricity from the photosynthesis of plants. Developed by Spanish startup Arkyne Technologies, Bioo can house any plant or soil and works with any device as long as it has a [USB port for charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regenbox-1). The portable technology can recharge your phone two to three times a day with a healthy medium-sized plant and is capable of both night and day electricity production. Its H20 purification system is sealed and water-tight, so your mobile device will be safe from moisture coming from the [automatic irrigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1). Capable of generating 3 to 40 watts, the phone-charging plant produces electricity exponentially. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Energy Charging:** Developing eco-friendly charging solutions for mobile devices using green energy sources, such as photosynthesis and solar power. - **Portable, Sustainable Technology:** Designing and manufacturing sustainable, portable technology that can power mobile devices anytime and anywhere without relying on traditional electricity sources. - **Integration of Iot and Green Energy:** Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) technology with green energy sources to power mobile devices in an eco-friendly manner and reduce the carbon footprint of tech devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** Developing and investing in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power to create sustainable charging solutions for mobile devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturing eco-friendly mobile devices and accessories with an emphasis on sustainability and green energy sources. - **Agriculture and Horticulture:** Collaborating with companies specializing in agricultural and horticultural technologies to develop and promote green energy charging solutions using plants and photosynthesis. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Magnetic Plant-Based Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclassic-power-bank.md) - [Naturalistic Biophilic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioo-lamp.md) - [Relaxing Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-wireless-charger-lamp.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Solar-Powered Oral Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-solar-battery-charger.md) - [Soil-Powered Light Sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soli.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md)