# Electricity-Free Vegetable Storage This Device Allows You to Store Veggies at Room Temperature By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-storage References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/979359113/la-denise-fruit-and-vegetable-storage-reinvented?ref=category_location) & [jarre](http://jarre.ca) A group of Montreal-based designers have developed an electricity-free solution for fruit and vegetable storage. Most fruits and vegetables aren't suited to refrigerator temperatures, meaning they deteriorate more rapidly when placed in the fridge. 'La Denise' solves this problem by providing an easy way of storing fruits and vegetables at room temperature. La Denise is made up of three components, each of which is designed for specific fruit and vegetable storage. The first is a simple box that can be used to store vegetables vertically. This box contains sand, which helps to preserve the natural moisture found in root vegetables. The second component is a [ceramic tray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit) fitted with wooden slats. This tray allows you to water certain fruits and vegetables in order to keep them hydrated. The last component is a dark box intended for potatoes, apples, garlic and onions. La Denise not only helps to ensure your fruits and vegetables remain fresh, but it also helps to [prevent food waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodtusker) by prolonging the life of these delicate ingredients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Room Temperature Food Storage:** Developing or improving room temperature storage systems for fruits and vegetables can disrupt traditional refrigeration practices. - **Natural Moisture Preservation:** Innovating ways to preserve natural moisture in fruits and vegetables without electricity can lead to eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions. - **Customized Storage Components:** Creating customized storage components for different types of fruits and vegetables can lead to more effective and efficient food preservation methods. ### Where This Applies - **Food Storage and Preservation:** This industry can benefit from developments in room temperature food storage systems and natural moisture preservation techniques. - **Kitchenware and Tableware:** Innovative products like La Denise can potentially disrupt this industry, calling for more customized and eco-friendly kitchenware and tableware options. - **Agriculture and Farming:** By developing more effective and efficient food preservation and storage techniques, this industry can reduce food waste and increase profitability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food Preservation Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beko.md) - [Green Produce-Preserving Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshworks-produce-saver.md) - [Modern Food Preservation Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totem.md) - [Energy-Saving Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitamin-fresh.md) - [Smart Fridge Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelfy.md) - [Ultraviolet Food Storage Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage.md) - [Water-Filled Herb Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-mason.md) - [Food-Disinfecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-food-storage-device.md) - [Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora.md)