Computer recycling

Computer Bugs: How to turn old computer parts into cute little bugs. Help save the environment at least a little plus make gifts for friends and family

This listing is for handmade, upcycled or recycled, and (optional) personalized key chains made out of my kids' old computer parts. I harvested appropriately sized parts out of their computers, such as memory cards, and USB port cards. Attached silver hardware and split rings for keys. Also personalized with letter beads that we have around the house from when my kids were of the age to craft with such beads, strung on either beige or black cord. (See example on black cord hat says MOM.)…

The technology advances with an incredible speed and clearly, one old computer will be forgotten in a warehouse or garage. You have two alternatives: to bring it in an appropriate container that have most electronics store for industrial recycling, or to the reuse it creatively, creating original decorative or even furniture with parts.

Got an old motherboard that you want to recycle? Here's how to safely cut up a motherboard and use it for crafting projects.

The technology advances with an incredible speed and clearly, one old computer will be forgotten in a warehouse or garage. You have two alternatives: to bring it in an appropriate container that have most electronics store for industrial recycling, or to the reuse it creatively, creating original decorative or even furniture with parts.

Computer tower shelf

My attempt Jan 2015

...into a colorful wall clock.

Because Geek is Chic!

Mike Schropp at Total Geekdom built this handsome if non-functioning robot entirely out of discarded computer and electronics parts. Don't ask where you