Electronic recycling is a tricky business, which is why you should start upcycling any and all cartridges from old printers and video games. If you have no idea what you'd make out of an old 'Russians Attack' cartridge, you need to check out all of these upcycled cartridge creations.
This Top List contains nothing but innovative uses for old printer and video game cartridges. All you need is a little know-how to turn an old Mario cartridge into a brand new USB flash drive or harmonica. Help out Mother Nature and geekify your home at the same time with an ink cartridge chandelier. Keep your old games and printer ink out of landfills and embrace your creative side at the same time by checking out all of these upcycled cartridge creations.
12 Upcycled Cartridge Creations
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Iconic Catridge Art
Faith Pearson Recreates Pop Culture Moments with Printer Cartridges
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Recycled Cartridge Chandeliers
The Upcycled Lowell and Louise Ink Cartridge Lamps
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Mario Music Makers
The Nintendo Harmonica is the Best Thing Since Duck Hunt
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Upcycled Gamer Cartridges
Transformed NES Hard Drives are a Geeky Pleasure
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Nintendo-Inspired Night Lights
The 'Duck Hunt' Lamp Will Zap Monsters Under the Bed
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Personified Retro Toys
Squid Kids Ink's 'So Analog' Collection is for the Geeky Gamer
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64-Bit Gaming USBs
The N64 Cartridge USB Hub Pumps Up Your USB Ports with Paper Mario
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Reincarnated Game Systems
The NES Cartridge-Playing Cartridge is a Unique DIY
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DIY Ink Lights
Used Printer Cartridges Creates Colourful Lamps
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Nintendo Hard Drives
The NES External Hard Drive is for Hardcore Fanboys
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Video Game Alarms
Can't Afford em Crafts Designs Recycled Gaming Cartridge Clocks
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Portable Gaming USBs
The Game Boy Advance USB Takes Gamers Back to a Simpler Time
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Repairable 3D-Printed Purses
The MALINKO Design Reusable Bag Prioritizes Style and Sustainability
Collapsible Pocket Coffee Cups
The 'REUSABLE' Foldable Silicone Cup by Kalina Gotseva is Eco-Chic
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles
unidice Elevates Analog or Digital Pastimes with Six Displays
Retro Arcade Cabinets
Arcade1Up Launched the Class of '81 Arcade Cabinet with 17 Games
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
Compact Linux Consoles
Anbernic's 'RG35XX' is an Affordable Console for Retro Gaming
Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers
The 'PocketPlay' iPhone Gaming Controller is Feature-Rich
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Retro Cartridge Gaming Systems
The Polymega EM05 Works with the Base Unit for Nostalgic Gaming
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Keychain-Sized Gaming Consoles
The Anbernic 'RG Nano' is the Next Retro Gaming Device for Fans
Recycled Waste Speakers
Gomi Transforms Old Plastic Waste Into Bluetooth Speakers
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Low-Value Plastic Recycling Methods
Ashaya Aims to Reuse Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers
The Remax Powerbank Tape Offers a Retro Way to Charge Up
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Cyberpunk-Style Charging Stations
The Trozk 65 RGB Charging Station is Illuminated and Port-Packed
Recycled Homeware Capsules
Particle Launches a Collection Made from Recycled Sneaker Materials
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
Upcycled Grape Drinks
Joni's Non-Alcoholic Beverages Repurpose Pressed Juice from Unripened Grapes
Galactic-Themed Pen Holders
The UFO Desk Pen Holder Appears to be Levitating in the Air
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Chic Retro Consoles
The Atari Gamestation is a MInimalist Console for Retro Gamers
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Vertical Handheld Game Consoles
The Retroid Pocket Vertical is an Upcoming GBC-Inspired Console
Vibrant 3D-Printed Designs
UAUPROJECT Uses Only Compostable or Recyclable Materials
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Can-Based Cleaning Kits
Puracy's Clean Can Starter Kit Eliminates Single-Use Plastic
Upcycled Book-Made Marbled Furniture
Willem Zwiers Designs the Tranformed Remnants Series
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
Retro Adorable Mini Chargers
The Retro 35W GaN Charger by Shargeek
Video Game-Inspired Side Tables
The Pac Man Side Table by Yu Ren Gives Life to an Inanimate Object
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Gaming Console Coffee Tables
The Backyard Resin Mario Cart Coffee Table Mimics the Nintendo Switch
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Transparent Technology Adapter Hubs
The Dockcase Smart USB-C Hub Delivers 100W of Power and More
Modern Retro Game Cartridges
Blaze Entertainment Announced Indie Heroes Collection 2 for Evercade
Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights
The Bowio Game Light Brightens Up Tabletops and More
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Cardboard Cosmetics Refill Pouches
Freshly Refills Reduce Cosmetics Industry Waste
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Portable PC Backpack Designs
The Mini ITX is a Portable PC with Integrated Speakers
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Recycled Plastic Technology Hubs
The Zens 4-in-1 Modular Wireless Charger is Conveniently Designed
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Portable Mushroom-Like Illuminators
The 'ICHI' Table Lamp Has a Simple, Modular Design
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Vintage Console Upscale Systems
The RetroTINK-4K Works with a Range of Retro Gaming Consoles
Tiny Washing Machines
Inventus Uses Coca Cola Cans to Create This Functional Washing Machine
Refillable Tank Desktop Printers
The HP Smart Tank 7000 Printers Have a Cartridge-Free Design
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers
Cafe Mobil's Portable Coffee Maker Perfectly Fits a Cupholder
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
eWaste-Made Furniture Designs
Lenovo Asset Recovery Services Collaborated with Aectual
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Digital Ink Pens
The Colorpik Pen Scans and Replicates Millions of Colors
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
Modular Espresso Machines
Kara is Recyclable, 3D Printable and User-Friendly Enough to Repair
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switch Small Invader is Self-Referential
Eco Cardboard Can-Carriers
Wild Rose Craft Brewery Debuts Cardboard Can-Carrier to Reduce Waste
Recycled Plastic Makeup Cases
The OSHEN Makeup Case is Made with Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic
Retail E-Waste Collectors
Best Buy Announced a Mail-In E-Waste Collection Option
Upcycled Cigarette Cushions
Code Effort Takes Old Cigarette Butts and Turns Them Into Toy Pillows
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Recycled Plastic Portable Speakers
Gomi Releases Bluetooth Speakers Made of Recycled Plastic Waste
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Recyclable Paper-Made RFID Tags
This PulpaTronics All-Paper RFID Tag Reduces CO2 Emissions
Virtual Recycling Campaigns
Intel & Dell Let Animal Crossing Players Recycle Rusted Parts
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Reverse Vending Machines
NatWest's Machine Helps Consumers Recycle Unwanted Plastic Cards
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Adapters
The Epilogue GB Operator Plays Retro Game Cartridges
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
Eco-Friendly Laser Printers
These HP Laser Printers Reduce Energy Use by 30%
Aquatic Flashlight Carrying Cases
The Pelican 9000 Provides Illumination and Storage
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
Modular Gaming Controller Concepts
The Lifil Multiverse Controller by Diego Perez Rogé is Advanced
Second Hand Gaming Retailers
UK-Based Retailer CeX Launches a Dedicated Pre-Owned Selection
Eco-Conscious Flash Drives
This New Flash Drive is Crafted From Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics
Sculptural Artful Ultrasonic Cleaners
above studio Designs the Ultrasonic UV-C Light Cleaner
Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees
Caroline Chaptini Creates the a Sustainable Christmas tree
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Upcycled Backpack Coolers
ICEMULE Coolers Launches Recycled PET Plastic Backpack Cooler
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
DIY Digital Music Systems
Teenage Engineering's Record Factory is Perfect for the Holidays
Upcycled Leather Accessories
Maison Margiela Debuts the Upcycled 'Recicla' Line of Leather Goods
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Nostalgic Gaming Charger Protectors
This elago W5 Silicone Cover Has a Retro Gamer Design
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects
ÉCAL and Philippe Malouin Unveil the Junkyard Diving Project
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Eco-Friendly USB Flash Drive
Eunsu Lee Designs the Memory Capsule USB Concept with Samsung
Advanced Molecular-Recycling Bottles
Air up and Eastman Launch a Drinking Bottle with Tritan Renew
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Recycled Plastic Game Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Remix Special Edition is Eco-Minded
Retro-Inspired Power Banks
AYANEO's Retro Power Bank Replicates Old Video Game Consoles
Gaming Console Energy Supplements
The G FUEL Atari 2600+ Pays Homage to the Golden Era of Gaming
Recycled Records Campaigns
Coca-Cola, Mark Ronson and Madlib to Launch 'Recycled Records'
Matchbox-Sized Game Consoles
The New Arduboy Mini is a Miniature 8-Bit Gaming Console
Vibrant Retro Game Cartridges
Mr. Run and Jump is the New Atari Physical Game Catridge
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Upcycled Paint Boxes
Up Paint's Up Box Helps Consumers Ship Back & Recycle Old Paint
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Sustainable Chemical Refill Centers
The Friendly Chemical Co. Launches its New Refill Stations
Gaming PC Battery Systems
The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming UPS Protects Against Surges and More
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Retro Game Console Cartridge
Atari is Launching a New Save Mary Cartridge for a Retro Console