# Rainfall Watering Cans The Raindrop Mini Collects a Flowering Can Full of Natural Water By Summer Luu | Published 2011-01-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-mini References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/37601/) & [basvanderveer.nl](http://www.basvanderveer.nl/main.php?p=page&id=1) The Raindrop Mini by Studio Bas van der Veer is a recyclable alternative to using tap water for both [indoor and outdoor gardening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot). Instead of [watering plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation) with water from your faucets, give those greens the most natural nourishment from Mother Nature. An [integrated watering can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere) fills up from outside when the weather pours, making it really easy and convenient to use rainwater instead of tap water. The Raindrop Mini makes you want those rainy days to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 16% | 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 - **Sustainable Gardening:** The Raindrop Mini promotes sustainable gardening by using natural, recyclable alternatives to tap water. - **Rainwater Harvesting:** The use of rainwater for gardening is a growing trend that can lead to water conservation and less dependency on municipal water sources. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The Raindrop Mini is a prime example of an eco-friendly product that meets the demand for more sustainable solutions in everyday life. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home and Garden:** The Raindrop Mini is geared towards the home gardening industry, which can capitalize on the growing trend of sustainable gardening and eco-friendly products. - **Water Conservation:** The Raindrop Mini can cater to the water conservation industry by promoting the harvesting of rainwater for everyday use. - **Sustainability:** The Raindrop Mini is a part of the broader sustainability industry and can help individuals reduce their carbon footprint through the use of natural, recyclable alternatives to tap water. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md) - [Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowpear-mini-bench.md) - [Medical-Inspired Plant Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-plant-life-support.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Self-Watering Desk Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posha.md) - [Self-Watering Compact Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patella-crescenda.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md)