The Macbook Pro has low carbon emissions of only 460 kilograms over its lifetime. It has an energy efficient battery that lasts 4 years and is highly recyclable. The mercury-free and non-arsenic glass display is also recyclable. The internal electronics are designed to be assembled with minimal wiring and are highly recyclable. Overall, the Macbook Pro is very recyclable due to its aluminum frame, minimal packaging, and meets Energy Star 5.0 and EPEAT Gold standards for low energy usage and recyclability.
2. CO2 Emissions The new Macbook pro is very economical and from the creation of the machine until it’s life is over is only 460 Kilograms of greenhouse as emissions. During the use of the owner only 39% of this total is created because it uses the battery very economically.
3. Battery The Macbook battery lasts for approximatly 4 years of use which means it needs to be changed less often. And it is highly recyclable when it does need to be replaced.
4. Display The display screen is mercury free L.E.D. back lit. Most laptop screens have LCD screens which use mercury and are not very recyclable. The outer part of the display is also made of high impact non-arsenic glass.
5. Internal Electronics The Macbook is designed to fit together using a minimal about of wiring and and highly recyclable. The wiring and cables are PVC free.
6. Very Recyclable Overall These things make the Macbook very recyclable. The frame of the laptop is made from a machined block of aluminum. Which is recyclable. As well as the amount of packaging used for it has been minimized.
7. Energy Star rating The Macbook pro also meets the requirements of Energy Star 5.0. Which is the most recent version regarding energy use by a product. The power usage by a Macbook can be comparable to that of a cell phone which is very low.
8. EPEAT Gold Status Epeat gave the Macbook pro it’s highest rating. The overall low power usage and recyclability makes it eligible for this as well as the energy star rating.
