# Tech-Savvy Trinkets Techcycled Jewelry is Fashionable and Eco-Friendly By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/techcycled-jewelry References: [laughingsquid](https://laughingsquid.com/techcycled-jewelry-accessories-made-computer-electronic-parts/) & [techcycled](http://techcycled.com/) There’s no reason to throw out your old electronics, and recycling has never looked more chic with these items from Techcycled Jewelry. Techcycled has created a line of items made almost entirely out of used gadgets and computer parts. These items would be perfect for the tech-savvy fashion geek. The company creates [earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) made from used circuit boards, capacitors and resistors. You can find the pieces on the company’s [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) store or on its website. Techcycled pieces are full of color and would really pop in any nerdy girl’s wardrobe. Be proud of your inner geek and grab a set of these fun designs, as the creations are totally [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-1) and all hand-made. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Techcycled Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating fashionable and eco-friendly jewelry made from used gadgets and computer parts. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing clothing and accessories that incorporate recycled materials to reduce waste. - **Nerdy Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing a line of fashion items that cater to the tech-savvy and geeky demographic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launching a retail brand that specializes in sustainable fashion made from recycled materials. - **Electronics Recycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding recycling services to include repurposing electronic components for creative applications like jewelry-making. - **Online Marketplace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building a specialized online marketplace for tech-inspired fashion and accessories, promoting eco-friendly and unique designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [E-Waste Take-Back Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-take-back-box.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Tech Enthusiast Clothing Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-enthusiast.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-and-android.md) - [Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry.md)