# E-Junk Seats The 'N + ew: No More Electronic Waste' Project Makes Use of Tech Trash By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-more-electronic-waste References: [news.discovery](http://news.discovery.com/tech/fossilize-e-waste-120130.html) & [ralonso](http://ralonso.com/?portfolio=new) Designer Rodrigo Alonso's 'N + ew: No More Electronic Waste' project aims to make use of [old electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-take-back-box), from keyboards and disks to old modems and cables. He has created this incredible sculpture, installation and furniture piece concept, which turns a bunch of tech trash into a [functional stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool). The 'N + ew: No More Electronic Waste' seat is composed of everything you can possible imagine when it comes to [e-waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape), including mice, circuit boards, computer parts and telephone cords, among other things. To create the stool, Alonso puts all of the waste into a rectangular mold that he fills with clear expoxy resin. After the resin hardens, he removes the mold, polishes the exterior and then adds cast aluminum to create the stool's legs. According to the designer's site, the stool is produced only in limited editions or based on specific orders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Electronic Waste:** Creating functional and innovative products from old tech trash. - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** Using eco-friendly materials and repurposed electronics to produce unique furniture pieces. - **Limited Edition Eco-art:** Producing exclusive artworks from e-waste, showcasing the value of upcycled materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Exploring opportunities to incorporate sustainable design practices and repurposed materials into furniture production. - **Waste Management:** Developing innovative solutions to responsibly handle electronic waste and find profitable uses for discarded electronics. - **Art and Design:** Encouraging artists and designers to incorporate sustainable practices and repurposed materials in their creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Discarded Shoe-Created Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series.md) - [Recycled Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs.md) - [Mealworm-Inspired 3D-Printed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digested-objects.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Misprint Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-studio.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md)