# Recirculating Eco Faucets The ReFresh Shower System Cuts Consumption and Guarantees Cleanliness By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refresh-shower-system References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/10/25/shower-with-a-clean-conscience/) You don't actually require your shower water to be drinking grade, so why waste so much of such a valuable source in the bathroom? The ReFresh Shower System [recycles the H2O](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s10-ultra-robot-vacuum) from your plumbing system so that you can cut down on your consumption without sacrificing sufficient hygiene. You don't need to be worried about oil and dirt continuously coursing through the pipes because this concept washroom fixture has a [built-in filtration system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rorra-filtered-showerhead). Only some of the water that goes down the drain is recirculated into the tank, gaining warmth through an efficient internal heat exchanger and mixing with new liquid. David Bruer, Jonathan Hedin, Jonas Kristiansson, Daniel Amosy, David Lamm and Petter Polsson devised the eco-friendly ReFresh Shower System, complete with its soap bar slot and [easy temperature controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnibath). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Water Recycling:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more sustainable water usage systems. - **Efficient Plumbing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing plumbing systems that minimize water waste. - **Hygiene Sustainability:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing bathroom fixtures that maintain hygiene while reducing water consumption. ### Where This Applies - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the production of eco-friendly bathroom fixtures that promote water conservation. - **Plumbing Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of more efficient plumbing systems that reduce water waste. - **Water Treatment and Filtration:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of water treatment and filtration to support more sustainable water usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shower-concept.md) - [Water-Saving Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu.md) - [WiFi-Enabled Circular Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-shower.md) - [Instantaneous Hot Water Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heau-shower.md) - [Hygiene-Focused Shower Head Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showerclear.md) - [Water Purification Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shower-head-filter-system.md) - [Accessible Shower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-showers.md) - [Intelligent Bathroom Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-smart-bath-and-shower-purifier.md)