# Eco-Friendly Laptops HP Unveiled the 14-Inch 'Eco Edition' Laptop with Sustainable Components By Colin Smith | Published 2023-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/14-inch-eco-edition References: [pcmag](https://www.pcmag.com/news/ces-2023-hands-on-hp-cooks-up-14-inch-eco-edition-laptop-from-yesterdays)  [HP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-chromebook-plus-x360) unveiled its 14-inch Eco Edition laptop at CES 2023 complete with powerful components and a sustainable materials list. The laptop is heavily configurable with processor options that range from an i3-1315U up to an i7-1360P. The laptop's memory is available in anywhere from 4GB DDR4-3200Mhz up to 16GB DDR4-3200Mhz configurations, and the available storage options include a 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD. The main draw of this laptop over the wealth of [other laptops HP unveiled at CES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-fortis-chromebooks), though, is the material list. The Eco Edition is manufactured out of [recycled metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-zenbook-s-14), post-consumer recycled plastic, ocean-bound plastics, bio-circular content, water-based paint, and 100% recyclable packaging. Additionally, this laptop boasts ENERGY STAR and EPEAT Gold certifications. The price for the upcoming Eco Edition laptop will fluctuate heavily based on the selected configurations. Image Credit: HP ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Laptop Manufacturing:** Manufacturing laptops using sustainable materials and design could be an opportunity for companies looking to reduce their environmental impact and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Energy Efficient Computing:** Developing energy efficient laptops and devices that meet ENERGY STAR and EPEAT Gold certifications could be a lucrative opportunity in the growing market of eco-friendly technology. - **Configurable Electronics:** Offering highly configurable electronics, such as processor, memory, and storage options in a laptop, could be a trend in the consumer electronics market and a competitive advantage for companies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Companies in the technology industry, including laptop manufacturers, have an opportunity to innovate in eco-friendly laptop design and energy-efficient computing. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can appeal to eco-conscious consumers and differentiate from competitors by offering sustainable and highly configurable products like the HP Eco Edition laptop. - **Sustainability:** The sustainable materials movement has opened up opportunities for companies to develop and market products that align with consumers' sustainability goals, such as the use of recycled materials and energy-efficient certifications in electronics manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Environmentally Conscious Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-vero-15.md) - [Environmentally Friendly Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-vero-514.md) - [Ecologically Conscious Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-laptop.md) - [Recycled Material Laptop Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-lenovo-thinkpad.md) - [Hybrid Professional Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-chromebook-plus-x360.md) - [Desktop-Grade Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-zbook-fury-g1i-18inch.md) - [Slender Ultra-Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-zenbook-14-oled.md) - [Sustainable Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-concept-luna.md) - [Ultraportable Green OLED Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-13-oled-ux5304.md)