Carbon footprint: 337*kg CO2e
Carbon footprint: 337*kg CO2e
Acer Aspire Vero Sustainability Analysis
Recycled Materials
- Made with Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials.
- 30% PCR materials used in the top and bottom cover, screen bezel, and operating surface.
- 50% PCR keycaps.
- OceanGlass™ Touchpad is made entirely from ocean-bound plastic.
- 100% recycled polyester used for the laptop bag and keyboard sheet.
- The shell is made of 30% PCR plastic.
- The outer packaging uses 100% recyclable materials.
- The packaging carton is 80% to 85% recycled pulp.
- The buffer is made from 100% recycled molded pulp.
- Paper sleeves replace plastic protective bags for cable packaging.
- Notebook computer sleeves and screen protectors are made of 100% recycled PET.
- Aspire Vero 15 (AV15-53P) is composed of 40% PCR material, while Aspire Vero 14 (AV14-52P) consists of 30% PCR material.
- The PCR material increased from 30% to 40%, representing a 33.33% increase of the original quantity of PCR material in Aspire Vero 15 (AV15-53P) compared to Aspire Vero 2022 (AV15-52).
Hazardous Substance Free
- The paint-free chassis lowers the negative impact of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
- The Chichen Itza cooler does not require soldering, eliminating VOC emissions or nickel plating.
General Material & Chemistry
- “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” reinforced by eco-themed R and E keys.
- OceanGlass™ Touchpad offers a glass-like tactile texture.
- The Chichen Itza cooler is manufactured from a single raw material.
Energy & Emissions
- VeroSense™, a battery management app, focuses on energy efficiency with four performance modes: Performance, Balanced, Eco, and Eco+.
Packaging
- 100% recyclable outer packaging.
- The packaging is reusable, able to be transformed into a notebook stand.
- The packaging design won the 2021 German Red Dot Design Award.
- Up to 90% recycled paper used for the packaging box.
- The inner partition can be transformed into a reusable laptop stand.
- Packaging design is 100% recyclable.
Longevity & End-of-Life
- Easily recyclable.
- Made to adapt to the planet’s needs.
- Uses standard screws for quick and easy disassembling to repair, upgrade, or recycle.
- Extended-Life Design.
Supply Chain & Social
- Partnered with Plastic Bank to support the collection of 50 tons of ocean-bound plastic waste in 2024, preventing the equivalent of 2.5 million bottles from polluting oceans.
