Sonos has announced its plans to be carbon neutral by 2030 and reach zero by 2040. The US audio firm intends for its products to have a longer service life and consume less energy thanks to component replacement and new features coming in the coming months.
One of the most important measures in Sonos' sustainability plan is to improve the longevity of its products through a redesign program on all devices released after 2023. The company will modify and replace some components of your speakers and audio equipment, such as the inclusion of zippers instead of adhesives. This, in particular, will allow a faster and easier repair , as well as a better recycling of defective or no longer useful parts.
It is unknown, however, if the company will offer a home repair program similar to the one Apple recently announced. This includes manuals and original spare parts available to the consumer.
Sonos speakers will have a power saving mode
That same year, more specifically at the end of 2023, Sonos will begin to use post-consumer recycled plastic in all its products . These will also be 100% halogen free. It will not be until 2025 when the company opts for packaging made entirely with responsibly sourced materials throughout its range of loudspeakers. However, the firm assures that the process has started this year.
The Sonos Roam, in fact, is the first product to arrive with a kraft paper packaging patented by Sonos itself and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) . This same material will gradually reach other products launched from 2022 to 2025.
In realization of energy efficiency, Sonos has confirmed that in 2023 all its products will include a “sleep mode” similar to the one already included in its latest portable speaker. This feature, in particular, allows you to save more energy when the computer is idle. The “standby mode” will be especially useful in those speakers connected to the mains. Among them, the Sonos Five or the manufacturer's sound bars. Also in portable equipment, since it will avoid a greater use of the charger.
