How Kensington Uses Recycled Plastic for a More Sustainable Future
Recognizing the need for more sustainable solutions, Kensington is turning to sustainable alternatives like recycled plastics and working toward plastic-free packaging to help reduce the environmental burden and transition to a more circular economy.
Tech accessories have become essential tools for navigating the endless possibilities of the connected world. However, the manufacturing of these everyday office essentials has come at a cost to the environment, with many of these products relying on the use of single-use plastics. According to the Global Plastic Action Partnership, the global plastic waste crisis has reached alarming proportions, with an estimated 11 million tonnes of plastic waste entering our oceans each year.
Recognizing the pressing need for more sustainable solutions, Kensington is turning to more sustainable alternatives, such as recycled plastics, and working toward plastic-free packaging to help reduce this environmental burden and transition toward a more circular economy. As consumers, businesses and policymakers increasingly prioritize sustainability, the shift toward recycled materials in the production of plastic-heavy consumer goods represents a crucial step towards a more environmentally conscious future.
How the Kensington EQ series helps promote environmental responsibility
The Kensington® EQ series provides uncompromising functionality and durability, all while making progress toward environmental responsibility. With EQ, Kensington embraces a forward-thinking approach to design that empowers everyone to make mindful choices that reduce the impact to the world around them. The Kensington EQ Collection includes products that have been designed to reduce the use of virgin plastic when compared to previous generations and/or introduce durable alternatives such as plastics made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
Several input devices are featured in the EQ Series, such as the MY430 rechargeable mouse, whose plastic contains 60 percent PCR*. Additionally, the rechargeable design eliminates the need for single use batteries. The plastic in the ProFit™ Ergo KB675 EQ TKL Rechargeable Keyboard contains 43 percent PCR** and was also a winner of the 2024 Red Dot Design award.
An impressive line of EQ bags, sleeves and backpacks are crafted from PET polyester yarn that was created from recycling plastic water bottles that would otherwise be destined for a landfill.
Kensington’s Slim NanoSaver contains 78% less plastic
A leader in physical security for PCs, Kensington has introduced the new Slim NanoSaver™ 2.0 EQ Keyed Laptop Lock. The lock contains only 7.5g of plastic versus 36g in prior generation, equaling a 78 percent reduction in plastic. This reduction was realized by reimagining an industry standard and removing plastic from the cable jacket, crimp cover, ferrule cover and key cover.
The packaging used for EQ products is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, which ensures that it is made from responsibly sourced, sustainable forestry materials. FSC verifies that Kensington’s wood or paper-based packaging does not contribute to deforestation, helping to preserve forests and natural habitats. The packaging is also designed to remove single use plastics where possible.
Kensington is committed to continuously look for ways to design sustainability attributes into their products by exploring and increasing the use of recycled, renewable and responsibly sourced materials. This approach can help reduce the demand for virgin resources, potentially lessen environmental footprint and provides customers with a more conscious and informed choice when it comes to tech accessories.
* Excludes PCB assembly and rechargeable battery
** * Excludes PCB assembly, rechargeable battery, 2.4GHz dongle and charging cable