To address the issue of resource waste caused by the low recycling rate of express packaging boxes, a sustainable shared intelligent recycling cabinet for express packaging boxes was designed by using sustainable design principles. By analyzing needs of users and identifying key pain points in the recycling and sharing processes, a design solution was proposed to standardize the compartments of the recycling cabinet and the sizes of the packaging boxes. Additionally, a reward mechanism was introduced to incentivize user participation in recycling. The design effectively resolved issues of inadequate space utilization and low recycling efficiency during the recycling and sharing process, significantly improving user engagement and overall recycling rates. The intelligent recycling cabinet enhanced user experience and boosted the efficiency in packaging box recycling, offering an innovative solution and approach for similar products.