Surface Sustainability

Surface are reimaging the entire product lifecycle—from the sourcing of materials to the moment you unbox our devices and use them—so we can minimize the impact we make on our communities and the world. Surface together with the broader Microsoft Devices group is committed delivering 100% recyclable devices and packaging and being carbon negative by 2030.

Surface: Designed with sustainability in mind

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More recycled Materials

We are developing initiatives to lower our carbon emissions by using more recycled materials in our devices.

Recycled aluminum

Our Surface AI and Copilot+ PCs feature 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals.

Lower carbon emissions

We reduced carbon emissions by 78% per enclosure for Surface Pro & Laptop, the first Surface Copilot+ PCs.
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Supply chain integrity

Our key suppliers continue to transition to carbon free electricity (CFE) for Microsoft-related production.

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Reducing Plastic Waste

We are developing initiatives to lower our carbon emissions by using more recycled materials in our devices.

Responsibly forested paper

Our Surface AI and Copilot+ PCs feature 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals.

Made from recycled content

We reduced carbon emissions by 78% per enclosure for Surface Pro & Laptop, the first Surface Copilot+ PCs.

Lower carbon shipping

Our key suppliers continue to transition to carbon free electricity (CFE) for Microsoft-related production.

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More energy efficient

Reduce your energy consumption with EPEAT Gold & ENERGY STAR® certified Surface devices.

Product Eco Profiles

We publish in-depth information about each product’s environmental impact in Eco Profiles.

Surface Emissions Estimator

Our emissions estimator calculates the estimated carbon impact of Surface devices over the product’s lifetime.

Windows Carbon Aware

Windows schedules updates to run when lower carbon electricity options power the grid.

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More replaceable components

Our Surface Pro and Laptop devices have multiple replaceable components, maximizing the life of your device.

Easier device repair

Our newest devices have built-in access to digital repair guidance.

New wayfinding symbols

Clear visual icons in our latest devices identify the number of screws and driver types needed for key components.

Device Trade-in and Recycling

We make trade-in and recycling convenient and secure with global Surface Trade-in programs.

Sustainability with Microsoft Surface

Let’s dive into how Microsoft and Surface are making their impact on the topic of sustainability. With Surface, products, packaging, power and even accessories are all great options for a sustainable future.

Surface for Business & Sustainability

Reyad Sidawi, Surface for Business Evangelist,  shares how Microsoft is contributing to our zero waste commitment by reducing the environmental impact of our Surface devices and packaging.

Beneath the Surface | Specialised and Sustainable Packaging

Sonia Dara speaks with Packaging Designer, Joann Maisonet, to learn what it takes to design creative Surface and PC packaging (in-person and remotely). Then hear from Yunjing Jiao out of the China offices about our sustainability goals for Microsoft’s packaging processes.

Recycling ocean plastic to help clean up our oceans

The Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse shell is made with 20% recycled ocean plastic, a breakthrough in materials technology and a small step forward in Microsoft’s sustainability journey.

Claim your Solar Power Bank

Contact Blue Connections IT to find out more about Microsoft Surface sustainability and receive a Outback splash proof solar power bank. Offering a hefty 10,000 mAh A Grade, Lithium-Polymer battery housed in a rugged solar charge case, the Outback provides Type-C and Micro USB inputs, a magnetic compass, an LED torch and a capacity indicator.

Microsoft Devices Sustainability Report

Invest in Microsoft devices that have integrity built in across the entire product lifecycle—from design and supply chain through product usage and end-of-life management.

Ignite 2022 | Built for Sustainability: Evolving the Surface design for a more repairable future

Learn how Microsoft Surface is building sustainability into our design by expanding reparability and focusing on quality and craftsmanship.

REI embraces hybrid work & supporting sustainability goals with Surface Hub

REI is supporting its sustainability goals with Surface Hub and Microsoft Teams. REI leaders chose Teams Rooms systems with Surface Hub 2S and Crestron devices to create a rich collaboration experience for employees, whether they join remotely or in person.