TL;DR: As of Nov. 7, you can score a refurbished 2017 MacBook Air (8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) for just $413.99 instead of the original $1,599 retail price — that’s a savings of 74%.
As of writing, there are currently nearly 42 million tons of electronic waste in our environment, and according to The World Counts, only 12.5 percent will be recycled. As discouraging as global pollution can be, there are plenty of little things you can do to mitigate your personal impact on the environment. One helpful strategy is to buy refurbished when shopping for new technology.
You can’t stop yourself from needing a new computer, and you don’t need to put your life on hold because your old laptop conked out. But instead of picking up a brand-new device, you could grab a lightly used laptop like this refurbished MacBook Air, which is 74 percent off.
An environmentally friendly way to upgrade your technology
Buying refurbished is an environmentally friendly way to upgrade your devices that can save a device from an early visit to the landfill. It doesn’t hurt that you can usually get a significant discount. For example, this 2017 MacBook Air is an excellent general-use laptop for school, work, or fun and is in near-mint condition. One of the only signs that it isn’t brand-new is that it doesn’t come in the original box.
This MacBook Air is equipped with an Intel Core i5 and 8GB of RAM for smooth multitasking. You can stream movies and shows on the 13.3-inch Retina display, which is powered by an Intel HD Graphics 6000 unit. The battery can last up to 12 hours on a single charge, and most apps should run smoothly on 8GB RAM and an Intel Core 95 1.8GHz processor.
Weighing just under three pounds, this MacBook could be a great addition to a college student’s or frequent traveler’s backpack. Plus, it comes with WiFi and Bluetooth for connecting to wireless networks and peripherals.
An affordable way to limit your e-waste
You may not be able to solve pollution on your own, but you can do your part in limiting e-waste by purchasing a high-quality refurbished laptop. You can get this refurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Air for $413.99 (reg. $1,599).
Prices subject to change.
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Refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)
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