Microsoft uses recycled ocean-bound plastics in Surface dock

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Microsoft uses recycled ocean plastics in a power dock

Microsoft has taken a step towards sustainability by using recycled ocean plastic in the production of a power supply and dock for its Surface laptop.

The Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock features enclosures made from polycarbonate derived from advanced recycled ocean-bound plastic (OBP), accounting for 20% of the material. "Surface Thunderbolt 4 Do...

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