Expansion Bay Modules: 35% Post-consumer recycled plastic.
Hazardous Substance Free
General Material & Chemistry
The chassis is crafted from high performance materials like thixomolded magnesium alloy and machined aluminum.
The internal design features captive fasteners, clear labels, and QR codes for easy customization and repair.
Materials are chosen for both durability and environmental impact.
Materials are selected that have robust recycling supply chains available at end of life.
Energy & Emissions
All shipments are fully carbon-offset.
Carbon capture and sequestration can be purchased in the Framework Marketplace to make the laptop carbon neutral.
Logistics-based carbon footprint is tracked.
Logistics impact is minimized through FedEx’s International Priority Direct Distribution program for consolidated shipping.
Carbon offsets are purchased through Flexport and Carbonfund.org for all freight.
Carbonfund.org website shows initiatives for carbon offsets, including reforestation, more efficient stoves, and solar and wind farms.
Buying offsets is not considered a perfect solution.
Opportunities are continually investigated and invested in to reduce carbon output altogether across manufacturing, logistics, and product lifecycle.
Carbon capture is offered in the Framework Marketplace in quantities matching the estimated impact of manufacturing a Framework Laptop.
A partnership with Running Tide, a startup, involves sinking carbon in the ocean through floating bio-buoys that grow kelp micro forests.
Kelp micro forests eventually sink to the ocean floor, sequestering carbon for hundreds to thousands of years.
The carbon sequestration industry is brand new, and Running Tide is one of the first companies to deliver practical carbon capture at commercial scale.
Opportunities are continuously sought to fund creative startups in this industry to collectively scale up from kilotons to megatons and eventually the gigatons needed to head off climate change.
AMD Ryzen™ 7040HS processors offer incredible performance and power efficiency.
An efficient, high-throughput cooling system was developed in collaboration with Cooler Master.
The thermal system uses a Honeywell PTM7958 phase change thermal interface, three heatpipes, and two fans that keep CPU performance stable and quiet.
The system can switch to an Expansion Bay Shell to use integrated graphics for a thinner and lighter configuration, which can impact power efficiency.
Packaging
100% recyclable materials are used for packaging.
Packaging is made of 100% recycled materials and with the least amount of materials possible.
Longevity & End-of-Life
Designed to be repaired and upgraded to last as long as needed.
Upgradeable, modular graphics allows swapping and upgrading peripherals independently, including discrete GPUs.
Hot-swappable Input Modules enable customization of keyboard layout.
The Expansion Card system lets users choose exactly the ports they want and where they want them.
The Mainboard is upgradeable to new CPU generations.
Designed to be opened, with an intuitive internal design for effortless customization and repair.
All models are upgradeable to 64GB of memory and 10TB of storage.
Every part has a scannable QR code for documentation, repair guides, and parts.
The single best way to reduce the environmental impact of electronics is to make them last longer.
Empowering consumers and businesses with the right to repair is key to enabling devices to last longer.
All replacement parts are available on the Framework Marketplace and can be easily swapped using step-by-step guides.
Every laptop purchase includes a Framework Screwdriver, the only tool needed for repairs and upgrades.
Modules are designed to have uses beyond the life of the laptop they started in.
To prevent the creation of e-waste through upgrade behavior, a 3D-printable case for the Framework Laptop 13 Mainboard was released.
A partnership with Cooler Master created the new Cooler Master Mainboard Case to extend the life of the Mainboard as a standalone computer.
Open source design documentation and CAD for additional modules have been released on GitHub.
A refurbished program allows purchase of excellent-quality refurbished products, giving a second life to returned goods.
Supply Chain & Social
Open Source Ecosystems: Design files and documentation for Input Modules, Expansion Bay system, Expansion Cards, and Embedded Controller firmware are open source.
The impact on people and the planet is considered in every choice made.
Logistics-based carbon footprint is tracked.
Logistics impact is minimized through FedEx’s International Priority Direct Distribution program for consolidated shipping.
Carbon offsets are purchased through Flexport and Carbonfund.org for all freight.
Carbonfund.org website shows initiatives for carbon offsets, including reforestation, more efficient stoves, and solar and wind farms.
Buying offsets is not considered a perfect solution.