# Sustainable Smartphone Amps Environmentally-Friendly Ecoustik Wooden Dock Delivers Natural Sound By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoustik-wooden-dock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/02/28/acoustic-docks-for-your-apples/) & [portsmithco](http://portsmithco.com/collections/ecoustik-for-iphone) You can't undo your purchase of a device that was extremely taxing on the planet to produce, but you can pair it with an accessory that's born with a much lighter impact on the Earth. Each Ecoustik Wooden Dock is made from sustainably harvested timber, if not from salvaged scraps of lumber. Together, the Portsmith Company works with its [FSC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renovo-gift-card)-registered manufacturer to ensure that every step of the production process is eco-friendly. Every Ecoustik Wooden Dock is unique, having been cut as a block from one of various North American trees, including walnut, maple and cherry. The beautiful color and wood grain can be appreciated in the aesthetics of the [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-stand-dock) and [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-charging-station) stands while they do a lovely job of naturally amplifying music. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Smartphone Accessories:** Create eco-friendly accessories for devices that were heavily taxing on the planet to produce. - **Salvaged Wood Products:** Use scrap wood to create unique and aesthetically pleasing products. - **Natural Sound Amplification:** Design products to amplify sound naturally, without the need for electricity or additional materials. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Develop eco-friendly accessories for smartphones and other devices that were heavily taxing on the planet to produce. - **Woodworking:** Create unique and aesthetically pleasing products from salvaged wood. - **Audio Equipment:** Design products that amplify sound naturally, without the need for electricity or additional materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Technology Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-charging-station.md) - [Eco-Friendly Art Frame Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavia.md) - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md) - [Biodegradable Earbud Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incipio-organicore.md) - [Renewable Material Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together.md) - [Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood.md) - [Eco-Friendly Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimble-backstage-case.md)