Sustainability and environmental awareness are more important than ever in the tech world, both in terms of packaging and products. For example, there are plastics in the ocean, boxes that can be recycled, and metals that can be used again. The Aspire Vero, a 15-inch laptop from Acer, is the latest to be made in an eco-friendly way. It is made in part from post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.
Even though the laptop is made of some trash, the result is anything but: good performance, components that can be upgraded, Windows 11 right out of the box, and a design that can’t be denied. It’s not a great deal, but it works well as a laptop that can replace a desktop.
Specifications
- Processor Intel Core i7-1195G7
- Processor Speed 2.9 GHz
- RAM (as Tested) 16 GB
- Boot Drive Type SSD
- Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) 512 GB
- Screen Size 15.6 inches
- Native Display Resolution 1920 by 1080
Where to get Acer Aspire Vero AV15?
Many companies have promised to reduce their impact on the environment by a certain date in the future. Acer’s goal is to use 100% renewable energy by 2035. As a consumer, you can support companies that you think are doing their part to fight climate change. However, the long time it takes to make real changes can make it hard to feel like anything is happening in the here and now.
Consumers can make a bigger difference right away with the things they buy. And if you buy an Aspire Vero laptop, you are reducing the amount of plastic that goes into landfills or the ocean. Acer also says that the Aspire Vero’s use of recycled plastic lowers CO2 emissions because recycling plastic uses less fossil fuels than making new plastic.
Here are the facts about the Aspire Vero’s recycled materials: The case is made of 30% PCR plastic, and the keycaps are made of 50% PCR plastic. Acer makes sure that both the laptop and the box it comes in are good for the environment. And so that the laptop lasts longer and doesn’t end up in a landfill, Acer makes it easy to get inside the Aspire Vero to make repairs or upgrades by using standard screws on the bottom panel.
The keys on the keyboard are soft and quiet, but they still have a springy, responsive feel. There is only one level of backlighting on the keyboard. If the keyboard backlighting had more levels, it would be easier to match it to the amount of light in the room. It would also be better for the environment because you could keep it on a dimmer setting to use less energy.