Microsoft Clicks With Eco Lovers With Wireless Mouse Upcycled From Ocean Plastic
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At its recent fall event, Microsoft announced a whole new range of Surface devices, but one of the gadgets that stood out was much smaller: a mouse.
Turns out, the company has managed to make surfing the web more sustainable with the Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse.
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According to Engadget, 20% of the mouse’s shell is created with recycled ocean plastic, which comes from waste materials found in waterways. The waste is then formed into resin pellets, which are added to other materials to make the product.
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Aside from the recycled shell, the mouse’s packaging is also eco-friendly. The device comes in a wood and sugarcane-fiber box, which is 100% recyclable and made without plastic. Even better, customers can ship their old mouse back to Microsoft for free to recycle that, too.
Plus, the mouse comes with a special theme pack, allowing you to add picturesque images of the ocean to your desktop. It’s fully wireless, with three customizable buttons, and Bluetooth 4.0 support up to 33 feet.
To get your hands on the Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse, head here. Pre-orders for US and Canada have opened, and the mouse will be released to wider markets for purchase on October 10.
Each mouse retails for US$24.99.
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[via Engadget, images via Microsoft]
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