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Circuit Board Recycling Reaches Its Greenest Heights

geeksugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:00:14 -0700

I'm always in for a unique way to recycle and reuse circuit boards, but usually the novelty look of the boards makes for something that's fun-looking, like this necklace, but not objectively cool-looking.

This Circuit Board Pencil Cup, however? Definitely an exception. Check out that color! The neon apple-y green is a refreshing hue that would brighten your whole desk area. And it's green in the other, more important way!

It's so hot it's sold out for now, but similar recycled computer goodies are available from the seller in the meantime.

Circuit Board Necklace Takes a Bite Out of E-Waste

geeksugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:07:23 -0700

Be eco-geek-chic with this recycled printed circuit board necklace. Considering circuit boards account for three percent by weight of the total amount of electronic waste, you are not only getting a geekilicious piece of jewelry, but you're helping the environment as well! Each necklace is totally unique and measures over 1.5 inches wide. Pick one up from ThinkGeek for $20.

Circuitboard Ornament Set: Love or Leave?

geeksugar — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:08:26 -0800

Now that you've got a pink Christmas tree covered with digital photo ornaments why not add a Circuitboard Ornament Set into the mix?! So I may be getting out of control with my geeky Christmas theme, but how adorable are these green circuit board ornaments? I envision them hanging on a white tree with a string of white lights twinkling behind them. The set comes in a cute gift box and includes a tree, bell and a star with each being looped with a silver thread for hanging. Priced at $20 each. What do you think of them? Love or leave? Let me know below! Thanks for sharing Calamari!

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Circuit Board Chic: Where Tech Meets Art

geeksugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:35 -0700

A circuit board may simply be a small, insulated board where interconnected circuits and components are mounted, but it has come to represent something much larger. In fact, circuit boards have been a source of inspiration and a material staple for designers and artists of all sorts since the widespread use of the personal computer.

I like circuit board pieces because they seem to embody the complicated and ongoing workings of a computer, but at the same time seem natural and almost organic because of their subtle, earth colors. While tech inspired art and design isn't for everyone, I've seen a real emergence of circuit board designs that are sophisticated, thoughtful — and dare I say — even geek chic.

The selection seems endless, ranging from larger pieces like the Circuit Board Lamps, which are made from reutilized computer circuit board and are stunning with the light shining through them, simple Circuit Board Luggage Tags to these cute Circuit Board Coasters, which are $19.99 from ThinkGeek.

To see some of my favorite items scroll through the widget below.