How can I reuse or recycle … USB memory sticks?
We’ve had an email from Peter Hughes asking simply:
How can I recycle memory sticks?
I’m presuming he means USB memory fobs and not the bits of strips of memory used inside computers – but when broken, the latter make fun keyrings for geeks.
I had an idea of incorporating a small USB stick into a necklace – as a pendant – or other jewellery but I intended these to be functional rather than just decorative.
So any suggestions on ways to recycle or reuse them if they’re broken?
(Photo by woodsy)
How about writing on the side of them and using them as plant labels? :)
if they can be crushed down to 1/2″ to 1″ pieces they make okay ground cover for flower gardens and/or around bases of trees. it will keep weeds down, moisture in, and will break down into simple calcium over time.
i’m not sure what i would do if i had a whole boatload of them but they might look cool as decorations if colored properly
sorry about my first answer, it was intended for another ??
I was about to say: what?? =D
how about handing them out as gifts with maybe a little massage or a quote to kids who can’t afford them. they will gladly appreciated
pull apart for the funky little circuit board inside and make a pendant or earrings. the plastic bits can fit back together..add some wheels and you have a futuristic toy!
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Watch this video and Hopefully it helps :D
Its all about Free Geek, and how they will recycle your old tech waste :D
http://www.vancouveriam.com/videos/271a2973b8d3
now i am using my transcend 1GB drive as keychain of bag.i am electronics student that they know by these keychain
If they’re still working ok, they’re dead useful. Many a time I have been saved when my printers not working by just bringing in my report on a flash drive. =)