As the country prepares to host COP28 climate conference, paired with the UAE’s ‘Year of Sustainability’, there is no better time than now for consumers to embrace sustainable technologies and eco-friendly consumption habits that are critical for the world’s net-zero agenda.
Here are five ways in which consumers can easily adopt forward-looking technology with pioneering green credentials and help lower the world’s carbon footprint:
1. Choose energy-efficient devices
One of the easiest ways to conserve energy is by choosing energy efficient devices and optimizing their use. Energy efficiency plays a major role in not only determining utility bills for households, but also the carbon contribution of devices. For example, the Acer Aspire Vero notebook is an outstanding device when it comes to harnessing energy without compromising on the durable performance that Acer stands for. The Aspire Vero comes pre-installed with Acer’s new VeroSense™ software, which provides users the option of selecting a usage mode optimised for energy efficiency and focused on extending the device’s battery life.
2. Extend device lifespan through maintenance
Timely and adequate maintenance of devices such as laptops not only enhances their lifespan and ensures the best performance, but also contributes to making our Earth greener. For instance, don’t let laptop or device batteries run down to absolute zero, and avoid the overcharge of batteries. Keeping devices plugged in at night is fine, but no longer than 12 hours at a time, because this can significantly reduce the battery’s lifespan. That’s why users can certainly benefit if they choose a laptop that provides superior performance with minimal maintenance, and also help minimise energy consumption.
3. Repurpose second-hand devices
Pre-loved devices are a great way to reduce electronic waste. Not only will you give a device a second life, but it helps to reduce the emissions required to build and ship new devices. Thanks to vigorous testing, world-class quality and future-proof technology, an Acer device is built to endure a long life that also helps promote a sustainable planet. Adopting the use of smart products that contribute to a smaller carbon footprint is certainly an important criterion for green tech habits.
4. Recycle e-waste responsibly
One of the quirks of the Acer Aspire Vero notebook is that the text on the R and E keys have been inverted. That’s not by accident – it’s a subtle reminder for users to remember the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Indeed, recycling electronic devices is only possible if the materials of the device are eco-friendly – and that’s one major reason why Acer today is the leading tech brand in sustainability. The difference here is the focus, from the very beginning, on reducing the environmental impact of devices and making their components as recyclable as possible across their entire lifecycle.
The Acer Aspire Vero, for instance, reimagines the manufacturing process for a recyclable era, with a 99% recyclable FHD IPS SlimBezel display made of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, as well as liberally using ocean-bound plastic (OBP) materials. The Vero’s keycaps also contain 50% PCR plastic, and its award-winning 100% recyclable packaging can be repurposed as a cool DIY laptop stand. These thoughtfully designed elements of recycling help eliminate needless e-waste, and also make the device easy to disassemble, repair, and upgrade.
5. Minimize power consumption
As simple as it sounds, this is one of most powerful (and most overlooked) ways to stop energy wastage: unplug chargers and devices when not in use. The hidden energy pilferage that this prevents is astounding. Of course, with an Acer device you won’t have to worry about it – because as a part of Acer’s ambitious Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 pledge, the company has adopted a clear mandate to minimize the energy consumption of notebooks and computers. Acer has also developed a new Modern Standby power management mode to reduce energy consumption of notebook computers by 39% and of desktop computers by 35% – thereby lowering carbon footprint and implementing tangible actions toward the goal of a sustainable economy.
With a sensible mix of green habits and the choice of the right eco-friendly devices, adopting a sustainable tech lifestyle and reducing the overall carbon footprint of humanity is now some easy clicks away.
