global average carbon-free energy* across our data centers and offices.
annual match of Google’s global electricity use with renewable energy purchases since 2017.
percentage of our annual freshwater consumption that we aim to replenish, on average, across our offices and data centers by 2030.
Built with sustainability in mind, Google for Education tools help enhance instruction and prepare your school for tomorrow.
Chromebooks have many parts that can be repaired. Schools can send their devices out to be repaired, or they can even set up their own in-school repair program.
Innovative features like adaptive charging helps preserve battery health, while battery saver will reduce or turn off energy-intensive processes.
Chromebooks are designed with recycled materials, and can be used by numerous users over a long period of time. And best of all, they get 10 years of automatic updates.
All devices reach a time when they stop being useful, especially as hardware evolves. Schools can either sell or recycle Chromebooks via their reseller, who will often collect them onsite. (Before you turn them over to a remarketer or recycler, make sure all devices are removed from management first.)
You can also search for drop-off recycling locations near you with our global recycling drop-off points feature in Google Maps.
Get a better understanding of the emissions associated with your school’s use of Gmail, Meet, Docs, and other Workspace products.
Leverage AI that is remarkably efficient. A median Gemini Apps text prompt uses only 0.24 Wh of energy (less than watching 9 seconds of TV) and just 0.26 mL of water (5 drops).
Google Meet provides productive virtual learning with moderator control and engagement features that save time while reducing the need to travel, including for parent-teacher conferences, professional development, or to connect with guest speakers virtually.
Google’s suite of products enables schools to collaborate more efficiently while saving time and reducing the need for paper usage.
Google for Education is built on a cohesive system of processes, programs, and tools designed to reduce environmental impact.
Chromebooks are durable and built to withstand wear and tear before needing repairs. A repair program can ensure you get the most out of your devices for years to come, which means less waste for an earth-friendly approach to education.
Chromebooks have individual repair manuals. Whether repairing in-school or shipping out, find your device guides here.
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Manufacturers offer safety training to help ensure successful repairs. Please check your warranty before performing repairs.
Find out more by visiting the Google Sustainability page.
We recommend visiting OEMs’ support sites as they may list out necessary tools. There are also self-repair sites online that provide guidance and best practices.
Most OEMs provide replacement parts. Alternatively, if there are Chromebooks you own that are damaged beyond repair, there may be an opportunity to reuse some of the non-damaged parts (e.g. display, battery).
Many of our resellers for educational customers perform device repairs. Please contact your sales representative to find out whether this is a service they provide. You can also contact your manufacturer directly.
Please contact your device manufacturer to acquire the necessary tools and repair shims specific to your Chromebooks.
Before you make a decision about self-repair, please contact your device manufacturer to find out how your warranty might be impacted. Some device manufacturers can provide rigorous repair training to protect your warranty, and others may recommend self-repair only for out-of-warranty devices.
Please contact your manufacturer for information about your device.
Please do not attempt to repair your child’s device. If your device was purchased through your school, please contact the school to let them know your device is in need of repair. If you purchased the device yourself, please contact your manufacturer.
Most parts can be disposed of at an e-waste site. Check within your local community for dropoff locations. Find e-waste disposal near me
Not all manufacturers are able to certify students to perform repairs. Each Chromebook manufacturer has a different policy regarding student involvement with device repairs. Please contact your manufacturer to learn more.
Most Chromebooks have the model name printed on the bottom panel. If the device model name is missing or covered, and your device still boots up, open a Chrome browser window, visit chrome://system and look for "HWID." This is your hardware ID. The first word before the series of dashed numbers is your device code name. You can use your device code name to look up your device model by searching for the code name in this Chromium Projects table. If you can't locate the model on the bottom panel of your device, and your system does not boot up, please contact your IT administrator or device manufacturer for assistance.
*Carbon-free energy is any type of electricity generation that doesn’t directly emit carbon dioxide, including (but not limited to) solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, and nuclear. Sustainable biomass and carbon capture and storage (CCS) are special cases considered on a case-by-case basis, but are often also considered carbon-free energy sources.
Leverage Google innovation to build a foundation for your school.
Use tools powered by some of the most energy-efficient data centers worldwide.
Google is working towards our ambitious goal to run on 24/7 carbon-free energy on every grid where we operate by 2030.
We work with many future-thinking suppliers, and we’re partnering with them to develop decarbonization roadmaps and build essential data infrastructure to accurately quantify emissions and reductions across the value chain.
Invest in resources built responsibly and made to last so that you can get more from using less.
Get the most out of devices with long life spans thanks to durable design, 10 years of Chromebook automatic updates, and repairable components.
Chromebooks come in multiple form factors, with secure shareability built in, and the ability to use them anywhere.
More energy efficient with adaptive charging and battery saver to maximize battery life*.
With 10 years of automatic updates, get more out of devices that are easily repairable or repurposed, and can be recycled.
Make more sustainable choices with easy-to-use tools.
Chromebooks are made to be securely sharable - enabling schools to reduce their consumption while increasing sustainability efforts.
Implement tools that help your school go paperless or decrease travel.
Use curriculum resources to help educate about the planet and climate change.
Leverage Google innovation to build a foundation for your school.
Use tools powered by some of the most energy-efficient data centers worldwide.
Google is working towards our ambitious moonshot to run on 24/7 carbon-free energy on every grid where we operate by 2030.
We work with many future-thinking suppliers, and we’re partnering with them to develop decarbonization roadmaps and build essential data infrastructure to accurately quantify emissions and reductions across the value chain.
Invest in resources built responsibly and made to last so that you can get more from using less.
Get the most out of devices with longer life spans thanks to durable design, 10 years of Chromebook automatic updates, and repairable components.
Chromebooks come in multiple form factors, with secure shareability built in, and the ability to use them anywhere.
More energy efficient with adaptive charging and battery saver to maximize battery life.
With 10 years of automatic updates, get more out of devices that can be repaired, repurposed, and recycled.
Make more sustainable choices with easy-to-use tools.
Chromebooks are made to be securely sharable – enabling schools to reduce their consumption while increasing sustainability efforts.
Equip your institution with digital tools designed to help conserve resources, reduce printing, and enable remote collaboration.
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