Opting for eco-friendly products can sometimes come with a higher price tag.
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The sustainable design company grape lab has created an innovative laptop stand known as the g.stand laptop. This stand is crafted from a single sheet of recycled paper, utilizing origami techniques to ensure it is both strong and stable. Remarkably, it can support up to ten pounds (4.5 kg), making it suitable for most laptops ranging from 13 to 15 inches. Despite its impressive weight capacity, the stand itself is incredibly lightweight, tipping the scales at under 1.6 ounces (45 grams). When you're finished using your laptop, the stand can be conveniently collapsed to just 1.2 inches (3 cm) thick, making it easy to store in its carrying case for effortless portability.
The laptop stand comes with a protective case designed to keep it closed and easily portable when not in use. This case is crafted from recycled paper, aligning with the company’s commitment to sustainability. Additionally, it features a convenient notch on one side that allows it to double as a phone stand while the laptop stand is being utilized.
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Although it's constructed from paper, the g.stand laptop boasts impressive durability thanks to its various ridges. These ridges function as airflow pathways, enabling your laptop to ventilate more effectively, particularly during intensive activities such as gaming. For those worried about potential liquid damage, the company also provides the g.stand stone as an alternative.
The g.stand stone continues to utilize recycled paper, but it has now integrated upcycled stone waste instead. This innovation makes it entirely waterproof while remaining eco-friendly. However, the case can no longer function as a smartphone stand, which may be a minor drawback if you value the assurance that a coffee spill won't damage your laptop stand—though we can’t guarantee the same for your laptop itself.
However, choosing this sustainable laptop does come with a bit of a premium. The g.stand laptop is available on Etsy for $29, although it’s on sale for $21.75 at the time of writing. The g.stand stone is a bit more expensive, with a regular price of $32, although it’s also on sale for $24. If you search for a “sustainable laptop stand” on Amazon, you’ll find options for less than $8, although they’re likely less environmentally friendly than what Grape Lab offers.
But if you know a bit of origami, you could build your g.stand laptop for less than 50 cents. Go to YouTube and search for “How to make an Origami Stand,” and you can make a laptop stand from any compatible material you have.
