The best way to reduce your e-waste is to check out all of these upcycled keyboard creations. The products and art pieces featured here all incorporate keys from outdated keyboards that had a date with the landfill. You don't need to be a brilliant scientist to know that a keyboard won't exactly biodegrade while sitting in a pile of trash.
Instead of chucking your keyboard in the trash, why not build a sculpture of a horse using the keys? If that's too much to handle, you could always create a Rubix Cube or a coaster using your outdated keyboard.
Electronic recycling is still in its infancy and isn't as foolproof as people would like to think. The best way to reduce your e-waste footprint is to find a new use for your outdated electronics and peripherals. Use these upcycled keyboard creations as your guide. Imagine how awesome a full-size mouse sculpture made using nothing but old mice would be.
13 Upcycled Keyboard Creations
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Keyboard-Covered Walls
Sarah Frost Creates Stunning Technological Artpieces
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E-Junk Seats
The 'N + ew: No More Electronic Waste' Project Makes Use of Tech Trash
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Upcycled Keyboard Jewelry
The R U My Typ3? Necklace is a Wearable CPU Accessory
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Upcycled Computer Calendars
The DIY Keyboard Calendar is a Fun Craft for Kids and Geeks
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Recycled Keyboard Animal Art
The Hedonism(y) Trojaner by Babis Uses the Internet as a Medium
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Nerdy Computing Cups
Restart Your Morning with the Rebooting Keyboard Design Cups
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Puzzling Keyboard Games
The Keyboard Sudoku/Rubik's Cube is a Geeky DIY Delight
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Recycled Keyboard Art
Viper Sculpture
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Tangible Keyboard Shortcuts
The 'Commands for Life' Toolkit Contains Gadgets for the Real World
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Computer Peripheral Light Switches
The Plaques Keyboard by PLH Italia Programs in Custom Lighting
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Computer Key Mug Mats
Spillage is Acceptable Only On These Keyboard Coasters
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Keyboard Medicine Carriers
The Typo Pill Case Makes It Easier to Remember Your Meds
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Solar-Powered Tablet Shields
LilyPad 2 is an Eco-Friendly and Multifunctional iPad 2 Case
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The Medium Cardboard Elephant Gives Your Home an Animalistic Vibe
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Khodi Feiz Designed a Convenient Chair That Mixes Work With Pleasure
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Cute Light Decals
Henrietta Swift Creates Fun and Interchangeable Light Switch Stickers
Glamtastic Geek Games
Rhinestone Rubik's Cube Classes Up the Original
DIY Polaroid Coasters
Darkroom and Dearly's Salvers Are Hands-on
Hello Kitty Medical Supplies
Doctors Get Cute
Iconic Video Game Cups
The Pipe Mug is a Super Mario-Inspired Sipper
Tech-Addressed Seating
Isola by Claesson Koivisto Rune Boasts a Built-In Table for Devices
DIY Fighter Planes
The Replica Fokker Eindecker is Lawnmower-Powered
Beautiful Buttoned Bibs
The JH Beulah Button Necklaces are Ultra Stylish
Lounging Liquid Steepers
Enjoy Steaming Hot Beverages With Mister Tea Infuser Perched On Your Cup
DIY Wedding Receptions
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The Volkswagen Pool Table is a Chopped Retro Bus
Upcycled Computer Calendars
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Computer Peripheral Kicks
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Clever Couple Coffee Cups
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Drinkable Flash Drives
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Colorful Mind Teaser Cubes
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Super Sticky Light Switches
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Designer Pill Containers
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High-Five Light Switches
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Heat-Activated Personified Cups
The Wake Up Mug by Fred and Friends Will Bring Humor to Mornings
Toddler-Targeted Tablets
The Tabeo is Designed Specifically for Young Hands and Minds
Stylish Hybrid Keyboards
PC Digital Skin by Sono Mocci Facilitates Using Technological Gadgets
High-Tech Sketching Utensils
Inkling Digital Pen Transfers Art onto the Computer Screen
Luxury Leather Puzzles
The Shagreen Rubik's Cube is Being Sold for a Whopping $1,950
High-Tech Mancessories
The USB Flash Drive Cufflinks for the Geeky Gentleman
Sight-Free Brain Teasers
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Cork-Inspired Seating
Manuel Welsky's SCRW Stool is Playfully Height Adjustable
Slick Suspender Seating
The 'Tie' Chair by Moises Hernandez is Fashionable
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Viper Sculpture
Tactile Illuminating Switchplates
The Piano Light Switch Redefines Standard Fixture Controls
Paparazzo Choker Crafts
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Zoomorphic Computer Peripherals
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DIY Airplane Models
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Social Network Mug Mats
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Universal Gadget Chargers
The 3-in-1 Retractable USB Cable Energizes Multiple Devices
Captive Candy Coasters
The Candy Coasters by Stephen Mantis Keep Your Sweets Locked Down
Blind Mind Games
The Braille Rubik's Cube by Konstantin Datz
DIY Smartphone Designs
Philip Pearce's '4hone' Concept Comes with a Removable Camera and Keyboard
Chalk Outline Coasters
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Insect-Inspired Seats
Saut de Puce by Benjamin Crilout Features Two Legs and Intricate Weaving
Siri-Inspired Robots
‘Ubi-The Ubiquitous Computer’ is a Hands-Free Super Computer
Elegant Lug-a-Mugs
The Alibi Travel Mug Brings Class and Eco-Friendliness to Takeout Coffee
F-Key Clocks
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Defensive Gamer Thumbdrives
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RPG Mug Rugs
Decoy's Dork Decor Sells Retro and Modern Gamer Drink Coasters
Ballin' Keyboard Keys
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Search Engine Enigmas
The Google Rubik's Cube May Leave You Puzzled
Universal Gadget Cables
The dockBoss+ Adapter Takes Care of Non-Apple Items
Punny Medicine Body Wash
'Chill Pill Soap' Reminds One to Relax
Dual-Purpose Light Switches
Jake Frey's Magnetic Switch Cover Also Acts as a Key Holder
Button-Bashing Switches
The Arcade Light Switch by AlephDesign is perfect for the classic gamer
Classic Gaming Flash Drives
The NES Controller USB Drive Brings the 8-Bit Era to Computers
Puzzling Mug Rugs
The Rubik's Coaster Turns the Iconic Toy into a Quirky Kitchen Accessory
Adorable Animal-Nose Mugs
Children's Tableware by Mianne Devries Assumes Gripping Disguises
Flip-Flopped Seasoning Dispensers
The Switch Salt and Pepper Shaker Swaps Spices
Beautifully Blossoming Medication
Chan Min Yun's Pill Creations are Like Origami Art
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Spy Camera Light Switch Records Unsuspecting Activities When You're Away
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The Melty Pot Stand Leaves the Mark of a Delicious Meal
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