Google has started using recycled aluminum from Hydro in the speaker grilles of its Nest Audio devices. This move is part of Google’s effort to cut down on waste and use more sustainable materials in its products. The aluminum comes from Hydro’s CIRCAL line, which is made with at least 75% recycled content from post-consumer scrap like old building materials and window frames.
(Google’s Hydro Aluminum Recycled Content Used in Nest Speaker Grilles.)
The partnership with Hydro helps Google reduce its carbon footprint. Making new aluminum uses a lot of energy and creates high emissions. Using recycled aluminum cuts those emissions by up to 80%. This change supports Google’s goal to run on clean energy and use only recycled or renewable materials in its products by 2030.
Hydro’s CIRCAL aluminum meets strict quality standards. It looks and performs just like regular aluminum but is much better for the environment. Google chose this material because it fits both its design needs and its sustainability targets. The Nest Audio speaker grilles now include this greener metal without any drop in sound quality or durability.
This update is one of many steps Google is taking to make its hardware more eco-friendly. Earlier changes included removing plastic from packaging and using recycled plastics in device bodies. Now, adding recycled aluminum shows the company is looking at every part of its products.
(Google’s Hydro Aluminum Recycled Content Used in Nest Speaker Grilles.)
Consumers who buy the updated Nest Audio speakers are getting a product that sounds great and supports a cleaner planet. Google says it will keep working with suppliers like Hydro to find better ways to build its devices. The shift to recycled aluminum is a small change that adds up when millions of devices are made.