Fujitsu Introduces Compostable Computer Mouse
February 3, 2011
Fujitsu has developed the world's first biodegradablecomputer mouse.
The Fujitsu Mouse M440 ECO is made from Arboform, athermoplastic made from lignin, and Biograde, a wood cellulose-based material.
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"It's the little things that add up-we're continuing toprove that it's possible to eliminate the use of non-renewable sources from theIT lifecycle," says Garry Sales, product marketing manager, Client Products, atFujitsu UK & Ireland. "By choosing this mouse, environmentally-consciousbusinesses can feel good that they are helping reduce CO2 emissions withoutsacrificing durability or comfort-and without having to pay any extra."
Arboform, made by a German company called Tecnaro, is a compositethat combines lignin, a pulp industry byproduct, with natural fibers andnatural additives. Tecnaro describes Arboform as a "liquid wood" that can beinjection molded.
Biograde is a wood cellulose-based material made by anotherGerman company, FKuR, that combinescellulose with acetates to make bio-based plastic.
Fujitsu says there is no sacrifice in quality with the Ecomodel, which includes a scroll wheel and a 1000 dpi optical sensor. Therenewable materials have more elasticity and a better feel than hard plasticsthat are typically used, according to Fujitsu.
The Mouse M440 ECO is being sold in the UK for £11 ($17.46).
Last year Fujitso introduced a keyboard (KBPC PX ECO)manufactured in part from renewable materials. The keyboard hand rest is 100percent wood-based material (also lignin).
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