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These are my top tips for a greener tech purchase this holiday season and Black Friday.
Laptops are incredibly versatile, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world (Wi-Fi permitting) or binge on Netflix from the comfort of your bed. When was the last time you bought a new laptop? It’s likely it wasn’t more than 3 years ago, or 5 at a push. It’s estimated that 160 million new laptops are made every year, and a total of 160,000 are thrown away every day in the EU. But what is the impact of this? And how can one be sure they are buying a sustainable and ethical laptop?
Our top pick for a sustainable laptop
Highlights: Easily repairable, sustainably made, energy efficient laptops that are Greenguard and UL Environment certified, from a trusted brand. My go-to laptop and firm favorite.
You can find the CarbonX at TechForGood
By adopting recycled plastic in the creation of Aspire Vero, we are demonstrating our commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
To reduce e-waste, we’ve lowered the amount of printed circuit board material used in Aspire Vero—for a 52% reduction in PCB surface area.
Of waste has been prevented from potentially ending up in landfills thanks to Aspire Vero4—that’s like saving 96,000 water cooler jugs.
Highlights: Asus makes easily repairable, TCO-certified laptops and its entire laptop range achieved Energy Star compliance in 2019. Asus is committed to recycling and zero waste initiatives and has formalized the triple bottom line approach that includes sustainability as part of profit and loss accounting.
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Microsoft is working towards 100% recyclable packaging and Surface devices by 2030.
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It’s estimated that 160 million new laptops are made every year, and a total of 160,000 are thrown away every day in the EU.
