Microsoft’s new mouse has a shell that’s 20 percent recycled ocean plastic

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Over the years, we’ve seen many remarkable mice from Microsoft, but the one it’s announcing today focuses on recycling and sustainability instead of innovative scroll wheel controls or high-precision DPI. The Ocean Plastic Mouse is notable because it has a shell made of 20 percent recycled ocean plastic and packaging that is 100 percent recyclable.

An August 2020 pledge from Microsoft said it will pursue a goal of zero-waste operations by 2030 and put an end to the use of single-use plastics in packaging by 2025. The small box this mouse comes in represents a step toward that future. Microsoft also mentions a free mail-in program so people can send their old mouse for recycling. It’s available for pre-order starting today and will ship...

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