# Upcycled Cable Chairs Samsung Turns Old Phone Cables into Useful Public Furniture By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-06-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-phone-cables References: [creativecriminals](http://creativecriminals.com/samsung/recharge-yourself) & [samsung](http://www.samsung.com/be_fr/home) In order to promote the wireless charging features of the [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4-promotion) Galaxy S6, the brand decided to make something useful of old phone cables that are no longer needed. Using hundreds of devices and many miles of cords, Samsung wove the cables into hammocks, seats and other [public seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair). When these unusual pieces of upcycled furniture were presented to the public in a park, the brand introduced them as a way to recharge yourself, with complete freedom from the cord. At the same time, people were also given a glimpse of some of the phone's features beyond its wireless charging capabilities. Now that wireless charging is becoming more popular, this stunt challenges other brands and consumers to consider what will happen to all of those [obsolete cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bfriends-power-module) once they are no longer needed for connected charging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Furniture:** Brands are reusing materials to create sustainable and eco-friendly furniture pieces. - **Wireless Charging:** Wireless charging technology is revolutionizing the way we power our devices. - **Environmental Sustainability:** More businesses are prioritizing sustainability efforts in their operations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Tech companies can explore the use of upcycling to create eco-friendly products. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can adopt sustainable practices like upcycling to reduce environmental impact. - **Retail:** Retailers can embrace eco-friendly practices by incorporating upcycling to create unique merchandise for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery Icon-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-battery-chair.md) - [Furniture-Embedded Discreet Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discreet-charging-station.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Durable Sustainable Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-1.md) - [Recycled Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Multi-charging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-charger.md) - [Smartphone Seating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4-promotion.md) - [Flexible Tech-Informed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sofa.md) - [Resurrected Used Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-afterlife.md)