esigning products with a purpose
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 9:19 am
Sustainability is a journey, and if we're honest, it's not an easy one. Whether it's remembering to separate recyclable materials from trash or designing the most innovative technology, sustainability requires commitment and diligence.
At Dell Technologies, we’ve made a full commitment to sustainability. Just take a look at our bold 2030 goals . In line with our Progress Made Real social impact plan, our designers and engineers were focused on supporting our moonshot goal that by 2030, for every product sold, we will recycle or reuse an equivalent product and 100% of our packaging and half of our product portfolio will be made from recycled or renewable materials. And we know we can’t achieve this goal alone – collaboration will be key. That’s why we’ve joined the recently announced Circular Electronics Partnership (CEP) alongside leading names in technology, consumer goods and waste management, committing to work together to accelerate the circular economy.
Today our work was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the 2020 SMM Electronics Challenge Awards . We were awarded the Champion Award for the Dell Latitude 7300 Anniversary Edition. This is our how to get usa whatsapp number seventh consecutive year winning a Gold Award or Champions Award for recycling. It’s exciting to me because it recognizes the behind-the-scenes innovation that happens every day at our company, and it showcases the great work other companies are doing.
Sustainable design
When we began designing the Latitude 7300 Anniversary Edition several years ago, we knew we wanted to incorporate more reclaimed materials into our products than ever before. After experimenting with over 200 different materials, we developed a nonwoven carbon fiber fabric, sourced from the aerospace industry, to use in the device. This made it more durable, while reducing its weight (which is very important for computers—a real win/win). Now, three years later, we’ve expanded the use of reclaimed carbon fiber into more products, resulting in over two million pounds of carbon fiber diverted from landfills.
But it’s about more than that. It’s about the entire lifecycle of the device, from the sustainable materials we source and the use of recycled content in our packaging, to the selection of water-based paints that reduce VOC emissions, to the design of long-life batteries and shipping by sea, and finally, to the return of the device when you need a new one.
And we didn’t stop there. We took the concepts from the Latitude 7300 Anniversary Edition and applied them not only to other Latitude devices, but to other products in Dell’s broader portfolio.
We’re also looking at other reclaimed materials for our devices. Last January, we announced our new Latitude 5000 and Precision 3560 series, which are the first PCs made with bioplastic from tree waste.¹ Produced from a byproduct of a paper manufacturing process called ‘tall oil,’ these devices feature lids that contain 21% bioplastic.² A great example of a renewable material, our bioplastics are blended with recycled carbon fiber and other plastics for a total of 71% recycled or renewable materials in the lid of the Latitude 5000 and Precision 3560 series. By focusing on the second-heaviest part of the device – the lid – Dell is able to make a bigger impact on sustainability, reducing the product’s carbon, water and energy footprint, while maintaining Dell’s high standards for reliability, durability and performance.
You may also be interested in: Using data to create a sustainable footprint
Conscious choices for a sustainable future
Many of us buy much more than just thin and light innovative devices. We consider how the technology we use is sourced and produced and are conscious of the impact it has on the environment. We want you to feel good about these factors when you choose any Dell product, and that’s why we’ve been focused on our sustainability journey for nearly two decades. And while 2030 sounds like the finish line we need to race across, the truth is that this journey will never end. So let’s keep running, shall we?
¹ Based on Dell analysis, September 2020. 21% bioplastics in LCD lid.
² Measured by weight.
At Dell Technologies, we’ve made a full commitment to sustainability. Just take a look at our bold 2030 goals . In line with our Progress Made Real social impact plan, our designers and engineers were focused on supporting our moonshot goal that by 2030, for every product sold, we will recycle or reuse an equivalent product and 100% of our packaging and half of our product portfolio will be made from recycled or renewable materials. And we know we can’t achieve this goal alone – collaboration will be key. That’s why we’ve joined the recently announced Circular Electronics Partnership (CEP) alongside leading names in technology, consumer goods and waste management, committing to work together to accelerate the circular economy.
Today our work was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the 2020 SMM Electronics Challenge Awards . We were awarded the Champion Award for the Dell Latitude 7300 Anniversary Edition. This is our how to get usa whatsapp number seventh consecutive year winning a Gold Award or Champions Award for recycling. It’s exciting to me because it recognizes the behind-the-scenes innovation that happens every day at our company, and it showcases the great work other companies are doing.
Sustainable design
When we began designing the Latitude 7300 Anniversary Edition several years ago, we knew we wanted to incorporate more reclaimed materials into our products than ever before. After experimenting with over 200 different materials, we developed a nonwoven carbon fiber fabric, sourced from the aerospace industry, to use in the device. This made it more durable, while reducing its weight (which is very important for computers—a real win/win). Now, three years later, we’ve expanded the use of reclaimed carbon fiber into more products, resulting in over two million pounds of carbon fiber diverted from landfills.
But it’s about more than that. It’s about the entire lifecycle of the device, from the sustainable materials we source and the use of recycled content in our packaging, to the selection of water-based paints that reduce VOC emissions, to the design of long-life batteries and shipping by sea, and finally, to the return of the device when you need a new one.
And we didn’t stop there. We took the concepts from the Latitude 7300 Anniversary Edition and applied them not only to other Latitude devices, but to other products in Dell’s broader portfolio.
We’re also looking at other reclaimed materials for our devices. Last January, we announced our new Latitude 5000 and Precision 3560 series, which are the first PCs made with bioplastic from tree waste.¹ Produced from a byproduct of a paper manufacturing process called ‘tall oil,’ these devices feature lids that contain 21% bioplastic.² A great example of a renewable material, our bioplastics are blended with recycled carbon fiber and other plastics for a total of 71% recycled or renewable materials in the lid of the Latitude 5000 and Precision 3560 series. By focusing on the second-heaviest part of the device – the lid – Dell is able to make a bigger impact on sustainability, reducing the product’s carbon, water and energy footprint, while maintaining Dell’s high standards for reliability, durability and performance.
You may also be interested in: Using data to create a sustainable footprint
Conscious choices for a sustainable future
Many of us buy much more than just thin and light innovative devices. We consider how the technology we use is sourced and produced and are conscious of the impact it has on the environment. We want you to feel good about these factors when you choose any Dell product, and that’s why we’ve been focused on our sustainability journey for nearly two decades. And while 2030 sounds like the finish line we need to race across, the truth is that this journey will never end. So let’s keep running, shall we?
¹ Based on Dell analysis, September 2020. 21% bioplastics in LCD lid.
² Measured by weight.