If you have old electronics lying around, here are some interesting ways to repurpose your working or dead devices — from turning them into art to planters.
Imagine unlocking a second life for that tablet you have tucked away in a drawer, or the old PC tower you’re using as a doorstop. Electronics don’t have to end up in a landfill the moment their primary function ends. Even a device that’s no longer reliable as a tablet, camera, or gaming console can serve as something entirely fresh — decor, home utility, or an art piece.
The key is to shift the mindset. Instead of broken electronics, you should see „potential resources.“ Artists are used to using recycled materials when creating, so why not feel a bit artsy? Is your old keyboard not as responsive as it used to be? Is your console no longer able to handle your games? Things like physical casings, ports, buttons, and keys can be re-imagined as well. If you have electronics that are still somewhat working properly, it’s time to repurpose them. This article explores some of the most creative ideas that transform old devices into something surprising, breathing new life into the technology that would otherwise be filling a dumpster.Old tablet as a smart cookbook
Rather than consigning your retired tablet to a drawer, why not assign it an entirely new mission: the kitchen station. An old device with a viable screen and a working touchscreen becomes the perfect digital recipe book. This way, your main tablet will remain free of splatters and its charging port won’t end up being filled with flour. You’ll be less worried about making a mess in your kitchen if you’re not endangering any expensive hardware.
To make a smart cookbook out of your old tablet, try mounting it on a wall bracket near your prep area. Load it up with your favorite recipe apps or your PDF collection, and disable all unnecessary notifications. That way, the screen will stay focused on the current recipe and you won’t be distracted while cooking. If the touchscreen is still responsive, this digital cookbook will become a practical tool instead of a disposable device.
