Twice Used Takes Recycled Phones and Turns Them Into Decorative Items
Alyson Wyers — November 19, 2013 — Tech
References: kickstarter & psfk
If you were looking for a creative uses of a recycled phone, look no further. Kickstarter campaign Twice Used takes broken iPhones, especially those with shattered screens, and turns them into home decor items. Whether it's a functioning clock, coffee table, beverage coaster or unique picture frame, Twice Used is committed to keeping cracked mobile phones out of landfills. Some parts of iPhones have even been converted into eye-catching, wearable jewelry such as bracelets and earrings.
Aside from being good for the environment, some of these pieces could easily be a part of a contemporary art exhibit. The wall clock in particular has a magnificently modern design, and is constructed from 12 panes of iPhone glass. Any of these recycled phone pieces would be an excellent addition to a contemporary home.
Aside from being good for the environment, some of these pieces could easily be a part of a contemporary art exhibit. The wall clock in particular has a magnificently modern design, and is constructed from 12 panes of iPhone glass. Any of these recycled phone pieces would be an excellent addition to a contemporary home.
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