Up+ Weights Make Use of Electronic Waste
Amelia Roblin — October 5, 2011 — Eco
References: yankodesign
Once you've ripped all of your albums to your computer, the original compact discs become little more than untouched relics from a slightly simpler time. Up+ Weights recommend a new purpose for these castoff storage devices, providing a way for their physical specs to be exploited, rather than their digital ones.
Designer Seung-il Kim conceived a dumbbell with lightweight recycling plastic containers on each end that can open for the insertion of CD-ROMs. With each one weighing about 0.15 grams, the object can reach a maximum of 2.2 kilograms. Ideal for slight women who prefer to exercise with a focus on repetitions rather than poundage, the Health Green Up+ Weights are also remarkably light on the environment.
Designer Seung-il Kim conceived a dumbbell with lightweight recycling plastic containers on each end that can open for the insertion of CD-ROMs. With each one weighing about 0.15 grams, the object can reach a maximum of 2.2 kilograms. Ideal for slight women who prefer to exercise with a focus on repetitions rather than poundage, the Health Green Up+ Weights are also remarkably light on the environment.
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Reuse of Electronic Waste — Opportunity for businesses to repurpose electronic waste for innovative products like Up+ Weights.
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Sustainable Fitness Equipment — Growing trend of eco-friendly fitness equipment like the Health Green Up+ Weights.
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Minimalist Workout Accessories — Emerging trend of compact and lightweight workout accessories like the compact disc dumbbells.
Industry Implications
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Fitness Equipment Manufacturing — Manufacturers can explore the production of sustainable fitness equipment like the Health Green Up+ Weights.
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Electronic Waste Recycling — Opportunity for recycling companies to repurpose electronic waste into innovative products such as the Up+ Weights.
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Eco-friendly Products — Businesses in the eco-friendly products industry can capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable workout accessories like the compact disc dumbbells.
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