Hardware to Save a Planet

Upgradable, Durable, and Greener Laptops for Reducing CO2 Emissions with Nirav Patel, Ceo and Founder of Framework

Mar 16, 2023

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Framework's laptops prioritize sustainability through durability, repairability, and upgradability, reducing electronic waste impact.

The use of screws over adhesives in construction maintains sleek design while enabling easy repairs and customization.

Framework aims to promote a shift towards longevity and customization in consumer mindset, offering stability in pricing and refurbished options.

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Product Sustainability Focus

Framed around making consumer electronics industry sustainable, Framework focuses on designing laptops for extended lifespan, repairability, and upgradability. By creating laptops that last longer and offer easy repair options, they address the impact of excessive electronic waste.

How Apple Convinced Us That We Can Make a Well Designed Ugly Looking Laptop

04:00

The Importance of Prioritizing Technology

03:37

The Future of Consumer Electronics

02:38

Introduction

4min

The One Laptop Per Child Project

4min

The Impacts of the Consumer Electronics Industry on the Environment

3min

The Impact of Longevity on the Lifecycle of Laptops

3min

The Banality of Evil

2min

The Importance of Prioritizing Technology

4min

How to Balance Your Business Model to Make Your Product Last Longer

2min

How to Raise Money for a Consumer Hardware Company

3min

How to Grow Your Customer Base

3min

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How to Open Up Framework Laptop and Replace Parts

2min

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How Apple Convinced Us That We Can Make a Well Designed Ugly Looking Laptop

4min

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How to Make Your Laptop More Personal

2min

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How to Convince Engineers to Push the Envelope and Try Things in a New Way

2min

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Google's Project Aura Modular Smartphone Goes Wrong

3min

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Framework: The Future of Consumer Electronics

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The Future of Consumer Electronics

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How to Be an Optimist in the Consumer Electronics Industry

4min

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, Dylan is joined by Nirav Patel, CEO and Founder of Framework. This startup makes durable laptops that are 100% upgradable and repairable while remaining aesthetically on par with top-of-the-line laptops. A longer use life means lower production volumes and lower CO2 release from the manufacture and distribution of the laptops.

Nirav is a computer engineer and an innovator at heart. He has worked with leading tech companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook. He was the lead engineer at Oculus VR and was directly responsible for the hardware architecture of the VR headsets. Framework results from his creative passion and desire to be environmentally responsible.

Episode resources:

Nirav Patel on LinkedIn
Framework Website
Synapse Website

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Hardware to Save a Planet

Upgradable, Durable, and Greener Laptops for Reducing CO2 Emissions with Nirav Patel, Ceo and Founder of Framework

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Product Sustainability Focus

Modularity in Product Design

Consumer Awareness and Customization

Addressing Right to Repair and Regulatory Impact

Future Expansion and Industry Impact

How Apple Convinced Us That We Can Make a Well Designed Ugly Looking Laptop

The Importance of Prioritizing Technology

The Future of Consumer Electronics

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Upgradable, Durable, and Greener Laptops for Reducing CO2 Emissions with Nirav Patel, Ceo and Founder of Framework

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Product Sustainability Focus

Modularity in Product Design

Consumer Awareness and Customization

Addressing Right to Repair and Regulatory Impact

Future Expansion and Industry Impact

How Apple Convinced Us That We Can Make a Well Designed Ugly Looking Laptop

The Importance of Prioritizing Technology

The Future of Consumer Electronics

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