# Eco Geek Necklaces Recycled Circuit Board Pendants By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-09-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-geek-circuit-board-necklaces References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/apparel/jewelry/ad19/) Circuit Board Necklaces make eco-geek, eco-chic. The necklaces are made of [recycled printed circuit boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-deck-motherboard-case). They were printed wrong when manufactured, causing them to become a waste. Every necklace is one of a kind, and comes with a length adjustable, waxed cotton cord. The necklace measures about 1.5 inches wide and is sold at ThinkGeek for $20. Printed circuit boards counts for 3% of [e-waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafade), so this innovative conversion of waste into [fashionable accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) inspires ways to recycle and be ahead of the trends at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled-accessories:** Using recycled materials to create fashionable accessories that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Eco-chic-jewelry:** Designing jewelry that uses unconventional materials as a way to make innovative designs that are both eco-friendly and fashionable. - **Green-geek-fashion:** Incorporating sustainable elements into geek fashion to promote eco-consciousness and responsible consumerism. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend to design accessories with unconventional materials that are eco-friendly and promote sustainability. - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturers in the electronics industry can explore ways to repurpose e-waste into accessories or products that have added value in the eyes of consumers. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can leverage the trend to drive awareness around upcycling and responsible waste management, which can create new markets for creative and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Printed Circuit Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-circuit.md) - [Paper-Made Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-circuit-board.md) - [Retro Wired Headphone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace.md) - [Glow‑In‑Dark Tech Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Retro Arcade Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-1.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md)