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# Sustainable Charging Stations
The RockAppleWood iPad/iPhone Speaker Dock is Cleverly Upcycled

By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-04 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockapplewood-ipad-iphone-speaker-dock
References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2012/06/apple-iphone-ipad-tree-speaker-docking-station-by-rockapplewood/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/rockapplewood?ref=seller_info)

The RockAppleWood iPad/[iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-iphone-stand) Speaker Dock gives new life and function to an otherwise forgotten piece of drift wood. The environmentally conscious charging stations are made of reclaimed lumber such as white oak and manzanita.

Rather than tossing or burning these fallen saplings, the RockAppleWood Etsy shop transforms these logs into functioning electronic docks. The store carries a number of eco-friendly options that are sanded and carved to fit various Apple devices. These particular docks can charge both iPads and [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esr-1) in an aesthetically pleasing place. The hollow grooves and built-in speakers allows music to amplify clearly across even the most spacious homes. There is no need to worry about messy tangled cords with this dock’s integrated cable solutions.

If you are looking for an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic chargers, check out the RockAppleWood iPad/iPhone Speaker Dock.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Upcycled Charging Stations:** Opportunity for businesses to repurpose materials and create sustainable charging solutions.
- **Reclaimed Lumber Products:** Potential for industries to utilize fallen trees and create unique, eco-friendly products.
- **Environmentally Conscious Design:** Growing trend of creating functional products that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating sustainable charging stations as part of furniture design.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate reclaimed lumber into electronic device accessories such as charging docks.
- **Home Decor:** Growing demand for environmentally conscious design presents an opportunity for businesses in the home decor industry to create upcycled products.

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