# Shared Washer Subscriptions A Washing Machine Rental Service Saves the Environment and Your Money By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washing-machine-rental References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3029726/the-newest-piece-of-the-sharing-economy-a-subscription-service-for-washing-machines) & [wasbundles.nl](http://www.wasbundles.nl) If you want to get in on the [subscription service trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subscriptionbased-printing-service), this washing machine rental option is an environmentally and economically sound choice. If you don't want to pay for a high quality washer, the Netherlands-based Bundles is the answer. Available in Amsterdam, the washing machine rental offers Miele WKG 120 WCS models at a fraction of the price. An engineer will come to your house to install the appliance and Bundles will deal with any other maintenance issues. A smart plug also measures its energy efficiency. Due to the steep price of the Miele models, Bundles also receives a discount for getting more people to try the washing machine rental. If a similar subscription service came to North America, it could be quite promising for university and college students, as well as young professionals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Subscription-based Appliances:** Companies can offer subscription-based services for expensive appliances for environmentally and economically conscious consumers. - **Smart Plug Integration:** Developing smart plug technology for measuring energy efficiency is a key area of innovation for appliance rental services. - **Collaboration Discounts:** Companies can collaborate with appliance manufacturers to offer discounts when more people subscribe to rental services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Household Appliances:** The household appliance industry can explore subscription-based services as a potential avenue for increasing revenue. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can explore appliance rental services as a way to reduce waste and encourage sustainable consumption. - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies can explore offering appliance rental services as value-added amenities for their tenants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Washing Machine Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washing-machine-technology.md) - [Free Standing Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eeva.md) - [Compact Washer-Dryer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washerdryer-robot.md) - [Foldable Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pqp-design.md) - [Branded On-Campus Laundry Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oncampus-laundry.md) - [Home Cleaning Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grove-collaborative-1.md) - [Next-Gen Laundromats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plano-laundry.md) - [Flatpack Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-washing-machine.md) - [Monthly Eco-Friendly Cleaning Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueland-1.md)