We are not
Sustainable
And neither is any other device maker.
This industry is full of “feel good” messaging, but generates 50 million metric tons of e-waste each year. We believe the best way to reduce environmental impact is to create products that last longer, meaning fewer new ones need to be made. Instead of operating on feels, we operate on data and actions.
We commissioned Fraunhofer IZM to do a detailed life cycle analysis on Framework Laptop 13 to help us understand where we are today and where we can continue to improve.
In every choice we make, we think through the impact on people and the planet. Here are some of the initiatives we’re taking:
01
Designed to last longer
The single best way to reduce the environmental impact of electronics is to make them last longer. We believe empowering consumers and businesses with the right to repair is key to enabling that. We design Framework products to not only be durable over time, but to be easy to repair and upgrade. All replacement parts are available on the Framework Marketplace and can be easily swapped using our step-by-step guides. Every laptop purchase includes a Framework Screwdriver, the only tool you need for repairs and upgrades.
02
Module re-use
In addition to designing our products to last longer, we want to ensure that modules have uses beyond the life of the laptop they started in. To prevent the creation of e-waste through upgrade behavior, we released a 3D-printable case for the Framework Laptop 13 Mainboard and partnered with Cooler Master to create the new Cooler Master Mainboard Case. Both of these are ways to extend the life of the Mainboard as a standalone computer. We’ve also released open source design documentation and CAD for additional modules on GitHub.
03
Refurbished program
With the Framework refurbished program, you can now purchase excellent-quality refurbished products, giving a second life to returned goods.
04
Climate-conscious materials
We choose our materials both for durability and environmental impact. We maximize the use of post-consumer recycled plastics and metals where we can, and select materials that have robust recycling supply chains available at end of life. Our packaging is made of 100% recycled materials and made with the least amount of materials possible.
Framework Laptop 13
The Framework Laptop 13 is a thin, light, high-performance 13.5-inch notebook designed to be upgraded, repaired, and customized for everyday productivity on the go. It drives sustainability by replacing fixed hardware with modular, easy-to-repair design, and includes a swappable Mainboard that extends product life for years.
75%
Pre-consumer recycled aluminum top cover
50%
post-consumer recycled aluminum housing
30%
Post-consumer recycled plastic content
Framework Laptop 13 Pro
An evolution of the Framework Laptop 13, the Framework Laptop 13 Pro delivers improved build quality, faster performance, better battery life, and enhanced Linux support while maintaining our signature repairable design with fully upgradeable memory, storage, and easily replaceable parts. Built for demanding power users and business deployment, it drives sustainability by allowing IT departments and individuals to perform quick in-house servicing, component swaps, or mainboard upgrades, significantly extending device lifespans and preventing functional hardware from becoming corporate tech waste.
75%
Pre-consumer recycled aluminum:
top cover, input cover frame, bottom cover, hinge cap
35%
Post-consumer recycled plastic bezel
Framework Laptop 16
The Framework Laptop 16 is a high-performance, fully modular 16-inch powerhouse built for hardware enthusiasts, gamers, and power users who need heavy-duty processing and graphics power. It breaks the short replacement cycle typical of high-end gaming laptops through a unique Expansion Bay system that lets you upgrade the discrete Graphics Module independently from the mainboard, alongside customizable Input Modules and a chassis constructed with 75% post-consumer recycled aluminum.
75%
Post-industrial recycled aluminum top cover
90%
Post-industrial recycled magnesium aluminum bottom cover
30-35%
Post-consumer recycled plastic content
Framework Laptop 12
The Framework Laptop 12 is our most portable and durable form factor yet. It tackles the disposable nature of small laptops by packing user-repairable, modular components into a body constructed with 30% recycled aluminum and up to 35% post-consumer recycled plastic, ensuring worn batteries, screens, or keycaps can be individually replaced to extend total device longevity.
30%
Post-consumer recycled plastic resin:
top cover, input cover, bottom cover, hinge cap
35%
Post-consumer recycled plastic resin:
display cover, camera/mic button, expansion card latch
Framework Desktop
The Framework Desktop provides a compact, high-performance workstation built around open, third-party industry standards. It directly drives sustainability by giving you total flexibility in how you build: you can purchase the complete system or simply buy the Mainboard and integrate into cases, power supplies, and cooling hardware you already own. By eliminating vendor lock-in and integrating seamlessly with standard desktop components, it prevents unnecessary electronic waste and allows builders to maximize the lifespan of their existing equipment.
30%
Post-consumer recycled plastic content
50%
Post-consumer-recycled aluminum
Energy Star 9.0
Certification
80 Plus Gold (110V) and 80 Plus Silver (230V)
Certifications for the Power Supply
Carbon strategy
Carbon-conscious
logistics
We track our logistics-based carbon footprint and try to minimize our impact through FedEx’s International Priority Direct Distribution program, which allows us to consolidate and ship regional packages together through customs before breaking them up and distributing them individually.
We also purchase carbon offsets through Flexport and Carbonfund.org for all of our freight. You can see what initiatives the carbon offsets are going to at the Carbonfund.org website, including reforestation, more efficient stoves for the developing world, and solar and wind farms. We know buying offsets is not a perfect solution, so we’re continuing to investigate and invest in ways to reduce our carbon output altogether across manufacturing, logistics, and product lifecycle.
Carbon capture and sequestration
In addition to limiting new emissions, we believe carbon capture and sequestration is a critical element of an overall climate strategy. To help foster this, we offer carbon capture in the Framework Marketplace in quantities matching the estimated impact of manufacturing a Framework Laptop. We partner with Running Tide, a startup based in Maine that is literally sinking carbon in the ocean through floating bio-buoys that grow kelp micro forests over a period of months and then sink to the ocean floor, sequestering carbon for hundreds to thousands of years. The carbon sequestration industry is brand new, and Running Tide is one of the first companies to deliver practical carbon capture at commercial scale, with a path to bringing down costs in the future. We’ll continue to look for opportunities to fund creative startups in this industry to collectively scale up from kilotons to megatons and eventually the gigatons that are needed to head off climate change.
We have a long road ahead of us.
Follow along as we remake consumer electronics to respect people and the planet.
