# Monster Eco-Sinks The Water-Controlled Mons Lavabo Teaches Kids to Conserve By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-controlled-mons-lavabo References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2009/11/19/mons-lavabo-an-adorable-child-friendly-sink/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=28&item_pk=33924&p=1) When you’re a kid, probably, the last thing on your mind is how much water you’re using as you wash your hands. Now, the water-controlled Mons Lavabo designed by Teng Chuan Tey and Romualdo Faura Bernab will help children [conserve water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu) as they wash their hands and also ensure they don’t need [a stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totto-step) to do the deed. The water-controlled Mons Lavabo is essentially a mini sink for kids that is shaped like monster (a friendly one). Made of biodegradable materials, the sink has a round design to keep [splashing to a minimum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design), a ‘tooth’ that acts like a soap dispenser, and a motion detector to control the outflow of water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Water Conservation Education for Kids:** The Mons Lavabo encourages sustainable habits in children through interactive design. - **Eco-friendly Children's Products:** The Mons Lavabo uses biodegradable materials to promote environmentally conscious parenting. - **Smart Sink Technology:** The motion detector-controlled water flow of the Mons Lavabo could inspire future technological advancements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** The Mons Lavabo taps into the children's learning market by teaching water conservation through play. - **Consumer Goods:** The demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products is increasing, as evidenced by the success of products like the Mons Lavabo. - **Smart Home Technology:** Incorporating motion detector technology in bathroom appliances could be the next big thing in home automation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-bath-products.md) - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Motion-Controlled Smart Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-faucets.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shower-concept.md) - [Contactless Voice Assistant Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huayi-smart-voice-control-faucet.md) - [Child-Centric Hand Hygiene Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hygiene-app.md) - [Refined Dishwasher Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grifoa-sliding-faucet.md) - [Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacos-frog.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md)