MacBook Laptop

Brief Analysis of the Product

• Needs to be charged and therefore constantly requires electricity
• Allows for connection to the internet and other various programs
• Requires rare earth metals to function which are sourced from Peru, Chile, and several other countries
• Supply chain is currently being transitioned towards recycling the metals and rare earth metals
• When computer is no longer useful it is typically disposed of at technology waste plants where it sits in a warehouse.

Key Features that Promote Sustainability

• Reduces the reliance on paper, notebooks, binders and other non-reusable accessories
• Allows for a reduced need of traveling for work which cuts down on emissions created through transportation such as flying and driving

Features that Reduce Sustainability

• The mining of rare earth metals and semi-conductors is mostly unsustainable for the people living in the mining areas and for emissions as large amounts of toxic particles are released.
• It is extremely difficult to properly dispose of and recycle materials used in computers, which creates large amounts of toxic waste.
• Many people improperly dispose of computers leading to increased population and intoxication of bodies of waters as toxic chemicals form the circuit boards leech into water