# Upcycled Tech Tiles Fireclay's Backsplash Tiles Find a New Use for E-Waste By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-11-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ewaste References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/turning-old-tvs-and-outdated-computer-screens-into-bran-1465278962) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/539279179/this-tile-used-to-be-your-tv) These unique backsplash tiles provide a unique solution to the overwhelming amounts of e-waste that is piling up in landfills. It seems there's always some new kind of tech on the market, which causes a lot of old cell phones, computers and televisions to quickly become unwanted. But manufacturer [Fireclay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-eichler) joined forces with ECS Refining, an electronics recycler to turn the CRT glass of TVs and computers into something useful — backsplash tiles. The backsplash tiles come in a gray color that has been dubbed 'Phosphor,' and they come in small penny-round tiles and elongated rectangles of 2" x 8". In order to create molds to mass-produce high quality tiles, Fireclay has launched a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-wall-tiles) project. With 25 days remaining, they have already exceeded the set $10,000 goal with support from over 180 backers. It's wonderful to see that there has been such an enthusiastic response to this campaign and efforts to reduce the amount of e-waste in landfills. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Tech Tiles:** Innovative use of e-waste to create unique backsplash tiles. - **E-waste Recycling:** Growing trend in repurposing e-waste for environmentally-friendly products. - **Crowdfunding for Sustainable Solutions:** Increasing trend of using crowdfunding platforms to support eco-friendly projects like upcycled tech tiles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer eco-friendly and innovative backsplash tile options. - **Electronics Recycling:** Industry can explore partnerships and collaborations with manufacturers to repurpose e-waste into new products. - **Crowdfunding:** Platform for eco-conscious entrepreneurs to raise funds for sustainable projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive E-Waste Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-for-trash.md) - [E-Waste Take-Back Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-take-back-box.md) - [Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-miller.md) - [Resurrected Used Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-afterlife.md) - [Water-Soluble E-Waste Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafade.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md) - [Naturalistic Mosaic Design Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-wall-tiles.md)