Sony continues pushing hard on environmental goals. The company announced new efforts to make products more sustainable throughout their entire life. This covers everything from design to disposal. Sony wants products to last longer. This reduces waste. Products are built tougher. They are easier to repair. Sony also offers better repair services. This keeps devices working for more years. Using recycled materials is key. Sony uses more recycled plastic now. The goal is to use recycled materials in all new products. Packaging gets smaller and smarter. Less material means less waste. Sony uses recycled paper and reduced plastic in boxes. Power efficiency matters too. New Sony devices use less energy. They meet strict energy-saving standards. This helps the planet and lowers electricity bills. Recycling old products is important. Sony runs take-back programs. Customers can return old electronics. Sony partners with recycling companies. These partners safely handle materials. Valuable metals get recovered. Harmful substances are disposed of safely. Sony tracks its progress. The company reports on resource use and recycling rates. The goal is a smaller environmental footprint. Sony believes sustainable products are the future. This commitment builds on years of effort. Sony sees this as vital for business.

(Sony’s Sustainability in Product Lifecycle)