The introduction of the newest line of Apple’s Macbook Pro wasn’t simply a giant leap in computer technology, it was also the advent of a new type of battery system. Unlike traditional laptop batteries, Macbook Pro batteries are not made to be replaced. The inherent problem with regular laptop batteries is that they simply weren’t made to be recharged over and over and its ability to completely recharge declines relatively quickly over time.

Macbook Pro batteries are different, very different. Made of lithium polymer rather than traditional lithium ion, these batteries are streamlined and reduce a laptop’s often bulky feel. A chip built into the battery monitors the amount of charge going in and going out and adjusts automatically. Unlike traditional batteries, which simply charge to capacity when plugged in, the Macbook Pro battery charges dynamically, reducing wear and tear on the battery and increasing battery life.

It makes economical and environmental sense to have batteries that last two to three times as long as traditional laptop batteries. Used batteries are discarded and become a part of the environmental waste that we are compelled to reduce. Macbook Pro batteries don’t just reduce that waste by up to 75%, they accept the old batteries and ensure they are disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

Owning a Macbook Pro isn’t simply owning a computer that is fast, efficient, light and intuitive; its ownership of a piece of technology that comes with a conscience. Sure, you could spend less on a traditional laptop and fill landfills with more short-lived batteries but in the long run, aren’t you going to end up spending more on frequent battery replacements? With up to 1000 charges, the Macbook Pro is made to last and made to help the environment last too.