# Sustainability-Focused Soundbars The 2022 LG Soundbars are ENERGY STAR-Certified and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-soundbars References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/03/07/lg-continues-to-deliver-sustainability-innovations-like-these-eco-minded-soundbars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lg-continues-to-deliver-sustainability-innovations-like-these-eco-minded-soundbars) & [lg](https://www.lg.com/)  The [2022](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-samsung-lifestyle-tvs) [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-s95qr-soundbar) Soundbars are being billed by the brand as some of its most eco-friendly solutions to date with units that pay distinct attention to how they're constructed, the power they use and more. The soundbars are covered with the brand's Polyester Jersey that is crafted using recycled water bottles of which the brand claims to use 1.5-million of them each year in the construction of the material. The speaker equipment also maintains ENERGY STAR certification to ensure that they aren't power-hungry when and when not in use. The 2022 LG Soundbars were the recipient of the EPA's Product Champion Award thanks to their social, economic and environmental impact. The products speak to a larger shift in the market towards [eco-friendly electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavia) as consumers demand brands to highlight sustainability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Audio Equipment:** Opportunity to explore sustainable materials for soundbar construction and focus on energy efficiency to meet growing consumer demand for eco-friendly electronics. - **Recycled Materials:** Exploration of using recycled materials such as Polyester Jersey in electronics manufacturing to make a positive environmental impact. - **Environmental Certification:** Certification of products such as ENERGY STAR ensures that products adhere to environmental standards, providing an opportunity for brands to increase consumer trust and improve environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics:** Electronics manufacturers can focus on sustainability by using recycled materials, focusing on energy efficiency and pursuing environmental certifications. - **Audio Equipment:** The use of sustainable materials and eco-friendly design can improve the environmental impact of audio equipment and meet the growing demand for sustainable electronics. - **Consumer Electronics:** With increasing consumer demand for sustainability in electronics, brands can differentiate themselves by focusing on sustainable materials, energy efficiency and environmental certifications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upward-Firing Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-s95qr-soundbar.md) - [Sustainable Speaker Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-packaging.md) - [Advanced Surround Sound Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-soundbars.md) - [Environmentally-Focused TV Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-samsung-neo-qled-tvs.md) - [Energy Efficient Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-appliance-lineup.md) - [Modular Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-sound-suite.md) - [Visualized Audio Gamer Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-sound-view-speaker.md) - [Minimalist Soundbar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kef-xio.md) - [Portable Pill-Shaped Soundbar Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-stanbyme-speaker.md)