Acer’s laptop lineup, the Vero, has the express purpose of being as sustainable and using as much recycled material, as possible. The line isn’t limited to Windows, with the Chromebook Vero 514 adding ChromeOS as an option. The laptop features 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic in the chassis and 50% in the keycaps. The chassis is paint-free, and the display panel is 99% recyclable. Even the touchpad, dubbed OceanGlass, comprises 100% ocean-bound plastics.

If you’re looking for a Chromebook with an eye on the environment, then the Chromebook Vero 514 stands out. But how does it stand up as a laptop? Well, that’s a mixed bag, and it’s not so inexpensive that you can please both your wallet and your conscience.

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