Liu Jiaming, an industrial design student, crafted a recycled clay humidifier using clay waste and 3D printing. The device is made out of clay bound together with clinker, a binding agent often used with slate and clay. The bottom of the humidifier has been glazed to protect it from deterioration when filled with water.
This recycled clay humidifier not only repurposes materials destined for waste, but it also requires no electricity to perform its task. Once the bottom of the humidifier is filled, the water slowly absorbs into the structure and travels upward as it infuses itself with the clay. Then, over time, the water evaporates into the air through all-natural processes. This results in an easy-to-maintain humidifier that requires no electricity or repairs.
Image Credit: Liu Jiaming
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable Clay Appliances
- Opportunity for manufacturers to create eco-friendly products using recycled materials and low-energy processes.
- Electricity-free Home Solutions
- Opportunity to design and market devices that provide needed functionality without relying on electricity or batteries.
- Natural Home Accessories
- Opportunity for businesses to create and sell products that use natural processes and require minimal maintenance or upkeep.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Appliance Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can develop and market sustainable, low-energy home appliances using eco-friendly materials.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate eco-friendly and natural accessories into their designs.
- Sustainability Consulting
- Consulting firms can advise businesses and individuals on ways to incorporate sustainability and natural processes into their products and lifestyles.
