# Human-Powered Festivities The RAW ENERGY Event was Fueled by Humans and Eco-technology By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-energy-event References: [urbantoronto](http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2013/06/raw-energy-electrifies-entertainment-district) & [rawdesign](http://www.rawdesign.ca/) Setting up an outdoor party often requires the use of electrical outlets, but the RAW ENERGY event hosted by Toronto-based RAW design studio did not. This environmentally conscious event was completely fueled by humans; its lights, music and lively atmosphere were powered by eco-technology that used physical motion as its energy source. Before entering the [rooftop venue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halsey-fest), guests were offered rickshaw rides as substitutes to elevators. A station of a dozen wired bicycles lit up [strings of LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-up-your-rings), while a life-sized hamster wheel and two bicycles on each side of the DJ booth generated the energy for live music. Even the smaller details were eco-friendly, like the catering's completely wood-made cutlery. This was all very fitting with the event's theme of celebrating human-powered technology; it was evident that humans were indeed the ones fueling the development of the city. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-technology:** Opportunity for developing eco-friendly technology to power events without electricity. - **Human-powered Innovation:** Opportunity to create innovative products and services that harness human energy for various purposes. - **Sustainable Events:** Opportunity for organizing events that prioritize environmental sustainability and rely on human-powered energy sources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to incorporate eco-friendly and human-powered elements into their events. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity to invest in and develop renewable energy products that rely on human power. - **Green Catering:** Opportunity for catering companies to provide eco-friendly cutlery and other sustainable options for events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Public Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-festival.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Novel Fitness Raves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-rave.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Community-Centered Rooftop Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-revival.md) - [High-Profile Live Performance Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprofile-marketing-event.md) - [Energy-Generating Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-generating-soccer-ball.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md)