Great Ideas for Reusing MacBook and iPad Cases

There's nothing quite like unboxing a new Apple product. Whether it's the iPhone, the hotly anticipated MacBook Air, or the feature-packed iPad Pro, Apple always finds a way to make even the packaging of its hottest products special.

 

While these boxes are recyclable, it is a waste. Instead of throwing them in the trash, consider repurposing these sturdy boxes. With a little creativity, they can be repurposed into items that are both useful and stylish. Here are some ways you can use them!

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The most obvious optional use for Apple product boxes is as drawer dividers or office supply organizers. Their sturdy construction makes them perfect for neatly organizing items inside a desk or drawer.

You might also consider using boxes to store craft supplies like buttons, scissors, and sewing kits. For example, kids can use their iPhone cases to store their sticker collections to put on gifts for family and friends. These boxes are small enough to carry around and sturdy enough to be safe from breakage.

Another solution to Apple boxes is to create so-called 'mission kits.' These could be used to keep track of essentials like the incredibly useful AirTags, a spare pair of headphones, charging cables, and other small items. Larger boxes, perhaps the MacBook Pro case, could be broken down to hold items like the aforementioned stickers, washi tape, notecards, and so on.

Some creative people have found that Apple product boxes make great decorative storage boxes, wall displays, or even small storage bins. Some people like to paint or cover the boxes with decorative paper so they look great when hung on the wall.

 

Apple cases are also great for a variety of art projects, like miniatures. Tiny lights can be added to show off the items inside.

Some people like to use old Apple boxes to store items they collect over the years, such as ticket stubs, photos, and anything else they want to preserve memories from a certain period in their lives. To do this, they often wrap the boxes, decorate them with a unique design, and place them on a bookshelf in their home. When lined up, they have a nice catalog of items they have collected over the years.

Used for gift wrapping

 

Because of their incredible durability, these boxes are also great for gift wrapping. During the holidays, many people often wrap a gift or two in the box that came with their latest Apple product. For example, an old iPhone box can be used to wrap a wallet or a picture frame as a gift.

Be sure to wrap the gift box carefully so the recipient doesn't think you're giving them a new Apple product. For example, it would be a disservice if your teenage niece thought she was getting a new iPad and instead opened a nice, cheap deck of playing cards. To avoid this, consider decorating the box to match the occasion (e.g., overlaying the front of the box). If your relative receives a used iPad or other Apple product as a gift, you can keep the original packaging.

Resell and package products for shipping back and forth

The most obvious use for an old Apple box is to resell it. Apple designed these boxes to protect the device during shipping, so you can resell it when you're done using it. Keep the box in a clean, dry place so it's almost like new when you need it again.

A pristine box is also useful if your device needs to be returned to Apple for warranty service. Again, choosing the right box for your product will ensure your device is well protected during shipping.

Interestingly, genuine Apple packaging is often in high demand on the secondhand market. Selling a pristine MacBook or iPad box online can appeal to both collectors and secondhand buyers. In this case, you can make some extra money by selling a box you no longer use at home.

Recycle and donate to someone in need

Old Apple product boxes are recyclable, so if you no longer need them, you can send them to be recycled. If you feel sorry for them, you can give them to family and friends who need them.