All items tagged with recycled (16)

Skullcandy Challenges Wasteful Battery Production with Ecobuds Sustainable Earbuds

March 5, 2024 by Joao Martins

Skullcandy Challenges Wasteful Battery Production with Ecobuds Sustainable Earbuds

Skullcandy announced its newest EcoBuds True Wireless Earbuds, which are touted as the brand's most sustainable product to date. The bold new design introduces a battery-free charging case, and boasts a 50% lower carbon footprint than similar products. Not only are the Skullcandy Ecobuds made with recycled materials, the company suggests that its new Bluetooth 5.2 earbuds will be perfectly fine working up to 8 hours a day, while 10 minutes of charging will give users 2 hours of playtime.

Logitech Commits to Transition Collaboration Portfolio to Recycled Plastic and Next Life Materials

February 1, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Logitech Commits to Transition Collaboration Portfolio to Recycled Plastic and Next Life Materials

Logitech the company headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and San Jose, California, which owns brands Logitech, Logitech G, Streamlabs, Jaybird, Blue, and Ultimate Ears, announced that all its Logitech video conferencing and collaboration portfolio will now be designed for sustainability, using materials that lower the carbon impact of each product. This expands from previous important initiatives that Logitech pioneered in the consumer space such as the innovative Logitech G435 wireless headsets.

Warwick Acoustics Car Audio Transducers Help Eliminate Rare Earth Elements Usage

October 16, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Warwick Acoustics Car Audio Transducers Help Eliminate Rare Earth Elements Usage

Warwick Acoustics is working with a number of notable car manufacturers to support the elimination of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) from their vehicles by promoting the use of its ‘zero-REE’ Electroacoustic panels. As high-profile car manufacturers and OEMs are aiming to eliminate REEs in their vehicles, the UK-based audio company says that elements commonly used in audio systems, such as neodymium and dysprosium, typically make up to 30% of REE content still remaining in new-generation electric vehicles.

A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth Speaker Made from Recycled Materials Now Available in North America

October 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth Speaker Made from Recycled Materials Now Available in North America

Since 2023, Focal Naim America distributes A-bsolument, a French company known for restoring and upgrading old radios, giving them modern functionality. Almost 10 years after the birth of A-bsolument, the company launched the A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth speaker ($899 USD), made in France from recycled and sustainable materials. This timeless design, inspired by the iconic jewelry radios of the 60s, generates an impressive stereo sound which benefits from Focal drivers inside.

JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts

September 4, 2023 by Joao Martins

JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts

Using the opportunity of IFA week, JBL introduced the new JBL Authentics speaker series, expanding on the retro design of the classic JBL L100 speaker and foam grills. Following previous "retro" models introduced by Harman's luxury division, the JBL Authentics bring the concept to the affordable level of home audio with three compact active speakers, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming, and simultaneous support for Alexa and Google voice assistants.

Voice Coil Focus: A Fresh Take on Green Audio 2023

June 14, 2023 by Mike Klasco

Voice Coil Focus: A Fresh Take on Green Audio 2023

Good intentions for sustainability, circularity, or simply reducing your carbon foot-print in the development or manufacturing stages not always produces the intended results. Mike Klasco reminds us how things are not always as simple as we would like, and that having good intentions and throwing empty claims might work on paper, but not actually work in the real world.

Bang & Olufsen Limited Edition Beosystem 72-22 Announced and Sold Out

March 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen Limited Edition Beosystem 72-22 Announced and Sold Out

To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the Beogram 4000 Series turntables, Bang & Olufsen created 30 new, limited-edition music systems exclusively for the US and Canada. The system is part of the Recreated Classics Initiative, Bang & Olufsen’s platform to redefine long-lasting luxury through hand-crafted, circular manufacturing of historic design pieces. The system includes a recreated Beogram turntable, two Beolab 18 speakers, a Beoremote Halo, and collector’s cabinet for connectivity and vinyl record storage.

Listen Technologies Adds ADA Compliant Wi-Fi Assistive Listening Systems Using Recycled Samsung Smartphones

February 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Listen Technologies Adds ADA Compliant Wi-Fi Assistive Listening Systems Using Recycled Samsung Smartphones

Listen Technologies Corporation added a new solution to its Listen Everywhere advanced wireless listening product line, which offers the lowest latency in the industry and is easy for venues to install on their existing wireless networks. The Utah-based company launched a complete two-channel Listen Everywhere assistive listening package that includes smartphone receivers using recycled Samsung phones and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

House of Marley Refines the Essentials With Rebel True Wireless Earbuds

August 10, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

House of Marley Refines the Essentials With Rebel True Wireless Earbuds

House of Marley, the eco-conscious lifestyle audio maker, launched the Rebel true wireless earbuds, in special collaboration with singer-songwriter and grandson to Bob Marley, Skip Marley. An expansion of House of Marley’s TWS collection, the Rebel earbuds provide extended battery life, wireless charging a stable comfortable fit, leading Bluetooth 5 connectivity and microphone performance, and a lightweight design using greener, recycled materials.

Build Your Own AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

July 13, 2021 by Joao Martins

Build Your Own AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Danish headphone brand AIAIAI is an interesting example of differentiation based on design, product and user focus. Cleverly combining a simple but effective design that serves multiple needs, AIAIAI offers a range of headphones for home studio, DJs, and contemporary lifestyle. Understanding its user-base, the brand gained a cult-following that is the envy of many larger audio brands. And the latest concept from AIAIAI is now a totally customizable headphone.

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