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Urbanears unveils new earbuds made from 97% recycled plastic

These new earbuds are made almost entirely from recycled plastic, making them a more eco-conscious option compared to traditional AirPods or Bluetooth headsets.

Want to listen to your favourite songs on the go but don’t want to invest in Apple’s extensive ecosystem?

Music goers looking for a more environmentally friendly option may want to check out Urbanears’ new recycled plastic earbuds. Called the ‘Boo’ and ‘Boo Tips’, these aesthetically low-key ear pieces are available in two models, and are designed similarly to the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen).

The regular models are 97% recycled plastics and boast 4.5 hours of battery life. Not a crazy amount, but they’re a slight edge above Dyson’s newly announced pollution blocking headset.

Dual mics on each bud are included for clear calling and you’ll even be able to operate touch controls without having to unlock your phone. Considering it’s mostly made from discarded plastics, that’s impressive stuff.

New products like these Boo Tips are indicative of a changing market, where recycled materials and sustainable practices are unique selling points that allow your brand to stand out amongst the competition.

It also shows that audiences are more conscious of e-waste, an ever-growing issue. In 2019, the global economy produced 53.6 million metric tons of the stuff. As more of us plug into new tech – headphones, laptops, smartphones, wi-fi routers, etc. – the greater quantities of e-waste is being produced.

Creating new products that have recycling and long-term lifecycles in mind is imperative as we move further into this decade. A good example of this philosophy informing new tech is the Framework laptop, which can have its inner components routinely swapped out and recycled, preventing the need for new laptop shells and e-waste.

Thinking of picking these earbuds up? They’re available from May 12th, 2022, and will be £69/$79. That’s roughly one third the cost of regular AirPods, and you won’t be putting cash in the pockets of big corporations.

It’s a win-win, as long as you don’t throw out any of your old earbuds to replace them with these new ones.

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