# Eco-Friendly Tablet Stats The 'How Green is the iPad' Infographic Pits Apple Against Nature By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-04-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-green-is-the-ipad-infographic References: [theultralinx](http://theultralinx.com/2012/04/green-ipad-infographic.html) & [iphonefreakz](http://iphonefreakz.com/2012/04/19/how-green-is-the-ipad-infographic/) The tablet has been a large success since its release, and the 'How Green is the [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad)' infographic examines how eco-friendly this device really is. This statistical poster breaks down the physical makeup of the iPad to ensure its features are recyclable and non-harmful to the environment. The iPad's display is made of arsenic-free glass and has a mercury-free LCD free screen. Furthermore, the body is made of a recyclable aluminum and glass. What's more is the device only uses 2.5 watts of power, which is 1/5 of the power used by a fluorescent light bulb. However, the energy required to power the iTunes and iCloud facilities per year is enough to run 80,000 homes. These eco-analytic facts can push customers for or against purchasing the iPad, as green living has become a strong motivation as of late. Photo Source: [Sortable.com](http://sortable.com/blog/how-green-is-the-ipad/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Electronics:** This trend encourages companies to develop electronics that use renewable energy sources to minimize environmental degradation. - **Sustainable Design:** This trend assists companies to improve the reusability of electronic devices to prolong lifespan and decrease waste. - **Green Consumerism:** This emerging trend represents conscious consumers who are eager to purchase eco-friendly products, pushing companies to adopt sustainable practices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Companies that stay up-to-date with eco-friendly technology will enhance their appeal to the eco-conscious market. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can incorporate sustainable practices into the manufacturing process to reduce environmental impact. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can meet the increasing demand for environmentally friendly products by introducing sustainable and eco-friendly goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/14-inch-eco-edition.md) - [Ecologically Conscious Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-laptop.md) - [Featherlight 5G-Enabled Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air.md) - [Playful Immersive Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad.md) - [Blue Light-Free Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daylight-dc1.md) - [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) - [Bio-Resin Retail Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-13inch-color-epaper.md) - [Immersive Tablet Picture Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iframix-smart-frame.md)