# Eco Lumber Dustbusters The Stem Vacuum Cleaner Offers a Green Way to Clean By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-vacuum-cleaner References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/08/cambridge-consultants-stem-vacuum-cleaner/) & [cambridgeconsultants](http://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/news_pr301.html) Even if you've got a cupboard full of environmentally friendly cleaning products, the electrical appliances used for tidying your home greatly contribute to excessive domestic energy consumption. The creators of the Stem vacuum cleaner recognized that skimping on household chores is not the ideal option, so they have come up with a more [sustainable solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraction-vacuum-by-deglace). Cambridge consultants have put their Ecovation methodology into practice to develop the technology behind this attractive apparatus. The [smooth molded plywood spine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doric-vacuum-cleaner) speaks of its eco credentials, and its inner workings manage to reduce energy use by 43% when compared to typical hoovers. Even when manufacturing is considered, the machine still boasts a 27% decrease in environmental impact over its life cycle. The Stem [vacuum cleaner regulates power usage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-vacuum-cleaner-g30-max) according to tasks, and pauses when you do to shift furniture around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Appliances:** Developing appliances with reduced energy consumption and environmental impact. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Implementing eco-friendly practices in the manufacturing process to reduce environmental impact. - **Smart Power Management:** Creating appliances with intelligent power usage regulation to optimize energy efficiency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliance Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop eco-friendly vacuum cleaners and other appliances with reduced energy consumption. - **Furniture Industry:** Opportunity to design furniture that integrates with smart power management appliances, improving energy efficiency in homes. - **Sustainable Technology:** Opportunity to create innovative technologies and processes for sustainable manufacturing of household appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Display-Equipped Vacuum Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blend-i-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Steam-Powered Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-floor-one-s9-artist-steam.md) - [Cordless Floor Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bsty-dualaction-cordless.md) - [Compact Automotive Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evo-cleaner.md) - [Decor-Inspired Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-vacuum-concept.md) - [User-Friendly Cordless Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-cordless-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Self-Emptying Stick Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lydsto-h4.md) - [Powerful Cordless Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-vacuum-cleaner1.md) - [Smart Robot Home Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scop.md)