# Eco USB Paper Boardy is Completely Recyclable Computer Equipment By Rachel | Published 2009-07-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-drives-boardy References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090730/boardy-paper-usb-flash-drive/) & [boardyproducts.nl](http://www.boardyproducts.nl/) While we’ve all seen plenty of USB drives in the recent past, this one seems cool (if not a bit hard to understand). The Boardy USB drive is a completely recyclable USB drive made of paper. The Boardy USB weighs only 2 grams and unfolds kind of like a box of matches. While it seems bigger than most USB drives, the idea of using paper and the recyclable factor make this is a cool addition to the long line of unique drives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 52% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Technology:** The trend of using eco-friendly materials in technology products presents an opportunity for developing more recyclable computer equipment like the Boardy USB drive. - **Minimalistic Design:** The trend of minimalistic design in USB drives offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create compact and lightweight paper-based USB drives like the Boardy USB. - **Alternative Materials:** The trend of exploring alternative materials for electronic devices allows for the development of innovative USB drives made of unique materials like paper in the case of the Boardy USB. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly materials by incorporating recyclable components in the production of USB drives and other electronic devices. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry has an opportunity to disrupt the market by offering eco-friendly packaging solutions for USB drives and other electronic products made from materials like paper. - **Sustainable Technology:** The sustainable technology industry can utilize the trend of alternative materials to create innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for electronic devices, including paper-based USB drives like the Boardy USB. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biodegradable Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-drive1.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Sustainable Productive Portable Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-2.md) - [Eco-Friendly Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/14-inch-eco-edition.md) - [Stone Paper-Made Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-shoot.md) - [Recyclable Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-geofreeze-cooler.md) - [Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-parkers.md)