Sonos - Product Sustainability

Recycling responsibly

We provide customers with a variety of options for recycling their retired products, including helping locate nearby e-waste facilities and paying for products to be shipped back to us. Our updated packaging also includes labels that explain exactly how to dispose of certain materials.

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Packaging with care

A comprehensive approach to product circularity must include packaging. Our sustainable packaging solution uses Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified kraft paper and was first introduced with the launch of Sonos Roam. In FY22, we expanded the use of our custom paper to six product groups and removed over 98,000 pounds of plastic from packaging. By FY25, we aim to use 100% post-consumer, FSC-certified, and recycled plant-based fiber paper.

Increasing energy efficiency

Since 2021, we have focused on developing more efficient hardware and software to reduce the power consumption of our products. Demonstrating our energy efficiency progress, the Era 100 uses 42% less energy than a Sonos One when Idle. We also engineered the Era 100 and 300 to be the first Sonos plug-in products to support future Sleep states.

Giving products a second life

The Sonos Certified Refurbished program extends the life of products, meaningfully reducing waste and environmental impact. Backed by our standard warranty, every Sonos Certified Refurbished product undergoes thorough testing to guarantee Sonos quality and comes newly packaged with all its included accessories.

Modernizing our materials

By transitioning to post-consumer recycled plastics and reducing the use of hazardous materials, we are making our products more circular. Era 100 and 300 both feature more than 40% of post-consumer recycled plastics, minimizing our reliance on virgin plastics and lowering our environmental impact.

Creating products that last

Designing for longevity with internet-connected devices means focusing on hardware and software. We have developed a new approach to product design and construction that uses fasteners rather than adhesives, making them easier to repair, refurbish, and recycle. In addition to physical longevity, we keep product software updated with bug fixes and security patches for many years.

Supply chain responsibility

Building productive and long-term relationships with suppliers is essential to the growth and success of our business, which is why we joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), the world's largest industry coalition dedicated to corporate social responsibility in global supply chains. As Affiliate members, we align our supply chain approach to RBA guidance, including incorporating the use of shared audits and other crucial transparency tools that reduce risk across the tech industry.

Read all about our efforts

Learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the 2022 Listen Better Report, where we share detailed information on our broader initiatives regarding sustainability, supply chain responsibility, giving back, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and disclose the progress we've made in the past year.

Download the 2022 Listen Better Report (PDF)