# Recycled Furniture Chairs Made From Playstation consoles By Bamboo Magazine | Published 2007-05-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-furniture-chairs-made-from-playstation-consoles1 References: [plidesign](http://www.plidesign.co.uk/reee-chair.cfm) England's Pli Design brings us the Reee Chair, made from [recycled Playstation 2 casings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair). The frame is made from powdercoated steel for strength and durability. The Ree uses 2.3kg of used plastic, and is also [designed for disassembly and further recycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair), repair or refurbished. The Reee is scheduled for release in September, 2007. **Implications** - This trend represents the green movement that has risen due to consumers' environmental concerns. Recycling different products to use as materials is an opportunity for businesses to gain awareness and also gain the appreciation of the modern-day consumer who seeks more eco-conscious products in their everyday life. Creating new products out of existing products that a brand has created will gain more exposure and brand appreciation for them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Movement:** Opportunity for businesses to create eco-conscious products. - **Recycling Innovation:** Creating new products using recycled materials. - **Circular Economy:** Emphasizing the importance of disassembly and further recycling of products. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Exploring innovative ways to create sustainable furniture. - **Gaming:** Utilizing discarded gaming consoles for upcycling products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Promoting the repair and refurbishment of electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Recycled Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcp2.md) - [Recycled Mid-Century Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-shell-chairs.md) - [Textured Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-chair-family.md) - [Sustainably Made Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixu-chair.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Chic Recycled Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vale-furniture-collection.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md)