# Oblong Burners The Tube Bioethanol Fireplace is Eco-Friendly and Stylish By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tube-bioethanol-fireplace References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/acquaefuocos-tube-bioethanal-fireplace-for-the-eco-conscious/) & [de.red-dot.org](http://de.red-dot.org/2826.html?&cHash=351898d4a5db131a0ecbb94a773909ff&detail=7193) The Tube Bioethanol Fireplace is quite the design concept that's also good for the environment. The fireplace uses [bioethanol fuel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-fireside360) to run, which doesn't release any harmful fumes. The tube looks sleek and stylish on a wall for decor purposes or even to serve as an [actual fireplace in your home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-designs). The Tube Bioethanol Fireplace, designed by Mario Mazzer, is an interesting design concept that puts the fire in fireplace. **Implications** - A major factor preventing consumers from adopting eco-friendliness is the fact that green products often have design elements which aren't particularly appealing. The Tube Bioethanol Fireplace does a great job of alleviating this problem because the design of it is reminiscent of [high-end designer products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object). Corporations looking to attract consumers to their green products may want to consider using product designs that are evocative of non-green products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sleek and Stylish Design:** Corporations should focus on incorporating sleek and stylish designs into their eco-friendly products to attract consumers. - **Eco-friendly Decor:** There is an opportunity for the home decor industry to offer stylish eco-friendly products like the Tube Bioethanol Fireplace. - **Green Product Appeal:** Design elements reminiscent of high-end designer products can make eco-friendly products more appealing to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can benefit from incorporating eco-friendly products like the Tube Bioethanol Fireplace into their designs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the demand for stylish and eco-friendly products by offering options like the Tube Bioethanol Fireplace. - **Green Technology:** There is a growing market for eco-friendly technologies like bioethanol fireplaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Cylindrical Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosmart-fire-pillar-3t.md) - [Mixed-Material Tabletop Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brasscene-harmony-flame-fireplace.md) - [Bioethanol Fireplace Website Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-feu-fires.md) - [Slick Modern Holographic Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-fireplace.md) - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Smokeless Indoor Fire Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flame-fire-light.md) - [Spinning Flame Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-heater.md) - [Flatpack Virtual Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-radiator.md)