Waste
Explore our progress toward becoming zero waste.
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Getting to zero waste by 2030
We apply circular economy principles across our product lifecycles by first preventing waste and then reusing and recovering materials where possible.
Our circular approach to datacenter operations
To achieve zero waste in our datacenter operations, we focus on preventing waste generation from the outset.
Designing for repairability and reuse
All components in our electronic devices are designed for reuse and recovery. Surface Copilot+ PCs support a circular economy, reducing waste at every stage.
Circular Centers
Microsoft Circular Centers advance our zero waste commitment by processing decommissioned datacenter servers and hardware and repurposing them for new uses. By embedding circularity in cloud supply chain planning, we optimize sustainable pathways for every hardware part worldwide.
Innovation
Learn more about how Microsoft is accelerating innovative solutions to reduce waste.
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Recycling end-of-life hard disk drives
In partnership with Western Digital, Critical Materials Recycling, and PedalPoint Recycling, we transformed 50,000 pounds of end-of-life hard disk drives into high-value materials, recovering rare earth elements (REEs), like neodymium.
Improving Xbox sustainability
We’ve expanded repairability options, updated console packaging, and are reducing plastic waste to help minimize gaming’s environmental footprint.
Reducing food waste with AI
We're helping people around the world use AI to empower innovative waste solutions, including reducing food waste.
Ask an expert
Learn more about how we’re championing a zero waste future with Alessandra Pistoia, Microsoft’s Circular Economy Lead.
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