# Dead Computer Cash Holders The Eco-Friendly Motherboard Circuit Board Money Clip By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motherboard-circuit-board-money-clip References: [alternativeconsumer](http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2011/02/07/cool-green-valentines-day-gifts-for-your-guy/) & [eco-artware](http://www.eco-artware.com/catalog/MB3-motherboard-clip.php?c=menAcc) I'm going to refrain from calling the Motherboard Circuit Board money clip geeky. In fact, I think it’s rather brilliant. Made from [rescued computers destined for the landfills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape), these creations mark a cultural shift in this digital age. What once was deemed as nerdy has been reclaimed into a stylish fashion accessory. It has been mounted onto a slick [stainless steel base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet) and is available in various colors and patterns. The Motherboard Circuit Board Money Clip is a stylish way to keep your cash safe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Electronics:** The Motherboard Circuit Board money clip demonstrates the trend of repurposing old technology into stylish accessories. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The use of rescued computers in the money clip taps into the trend of sustainable fashion and reducing electronic waste. - **Tech-fashion Fusion:** The Motherboard Circuit Board money clip represents the merging of technology and fashion, highlighting the trend of incorporating tech elements into everyday accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The Motherboard Circuit Board money clip presents an opportunity for the fashion accessories industry to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable and tech-infused products. - **Electronics Recycling:** The use of old computer components in the money clip creates an opportunity for the electronics recycling industry to explore innovative ways to repurpose and reframe e-waste. - **Tech-fashion Retail:** The merging of technology and fashion in the Motherboard Circuit Board money clip opens up potential for the tech-fashion retail industry to offer unique and trendy accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laser-Engraved Titanium Money Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-titanium-money-clip.md) - [Folder Icon-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-folder-wallet.md) - [Glow‑In‑Dark Tech Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device.md) - [Paper-Made Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-circuit-board.md) - [Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untitled-folder.md) - [Tactical Titanium Money Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-martindale-money-clip.md) - [Modern Aluminum USB Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitlounge.md) - [Charming Retro Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card.md) - [E-Waste Portable Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-deck-motherboard-case.md)