# Upcycled Desk Accessories The Keyboard Pencil Cup Brings Writing and Typing Together By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-pencil-cup References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/05/23/keyboard-floppy-disk-recycled-pencil-cup/) & [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/recycled-keyboard-pencil-cup.aspx) The Keyboard Pencil Cup is another awesome example of what can be achieved through upcycling. This [pencil/pen holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder) is perfect for any tech-head's desk. I am ardently against recycling, if only because it inhibits upcycling. If we recycled everything, we wouldn't have awesome products like the Keyboard Pencil Cup. I'd rather have an awesome [desk accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pareto-pot) than a polluted planet any day. Check below to see more awesome ways to [upcycle old keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative products by repurposing and transforming waste materials. - **Sustainable Office Accessories:** Creating environmentally-friendly desk accessories that contribute to a greener workplace. - **Technology-inspired Design:** Incorporating elements of technology into everyday objects to create unique and practical products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eco-friendly Home Decor:** Designing and manufacturing home decor items that are eco-friendly and upcycled. - **Office Supply:** Developing office supplies made from recycled or repurposed materials, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. - **Product Design:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate technology and sustainability into product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Multipurpose Workstation Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood-wooden-cubic-pot.md) - [Modernized Desktop Pencil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-x-blackwing-pencil-kit.md) - [Sustainable Cork Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korka.md) - [Modern Wooden Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies.md) - [Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardwood-accessories.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Customizable Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-desk-organizers.md) - [Striking Landscape Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-wrist-rest.md)