# Enviromental Tablets Apple Makes Being Green a Top Priority With Eco-Friendly iPads By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-ipads References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/Apple-iPad-Environmentally-Friendly-7194529) & [apple](http://www.apple.com/ipad/) We have now been introduced to an eco-friendly [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad) that promises to be effective technological tool, as well as sustainable product. From saving paper to long battery life, you'll be amazed at the many green features of the iPad. The iPad has an [e-reader feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remarkable-paper-pro) that will save many trees from being cut down for books, but shelf-space as well. Furthermore, Steve Jobs has stated that the iPad is [recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfresh-growers-1) as it follows the mandate of Greenpeace's Guide to Recycling Electronics. Another awesome aspect of the iPad is it's long-lasting battery life. The battery can last for 10 hours, so there are no worries about charging it as often as you would with other tablets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Tablets:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Develop tablets with eco-friendly materials and features, such as recyclability and energy efficiency. - **Paperless Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Create digital alternatives for books and other paper-based products to reduce the need for paper and promote sustainability. - **Long Battery Life:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Design tablets with extended battery life to reduce the frequency of charging and enhance user convenience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tablet Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Incorporate eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient features into tablet production processes to meet the growing demand for sustainable tech products. - **Digital Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Develop innovative digital platforms and e-reader technologies to replace traditional books, reducing paper usage and promoting environmental sustainability. - **Battery Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Improve battery technology to create longer-lasting and more efficient batteries for electronic devices, addressing the need for sustainable power solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hannspree-ecovision-paper-display.md) - [Ecologically Conscious Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-laptop.md) - [AI-Enabled E Ink Tablet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viwoods-aipaper.md) - [Playful Immersive Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad.md) - [Repairable E Ink Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernote-a5-x2-manta.md) - [Environmentally Friendly Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-vero-514.md) - [Waterproof Eco-Conscious eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobo-clara-2e.md) - [Featherlight 5G-Enabled Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air.md) - [User-Repairable E-Ink Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-x2-manta.md)