Sustainability

Sustainability stands out for the category thanks to repairability, a replaceable battery and Cradle to Cradle certification.

Replaceable battery access and longevity features are repeatedly framed as a sustainability win, helping extend the usable life of the speaker compared to sealed-battery designs.

One review highlights the use of recycled materials (recycled plastics and fabric), suggesting JBL is making tangible moves toward more sustainable construction.

Sustainability efforts are noted via recycled materials and more eco-oriented construction and packaging in at least two reviews, adding a modest environmental upside for buyers who care about materials sourcing.

Some reviews highlight sustainability improvements such as recycled fabric and post-consumer recycled plastics in the build.

A few reviews call out more eco-friendly packaging choices, though sustainability is not a primary purchase driver in most discussions.

One review highlights recycled materials and frames the lack of included USB-C cable as tied to reducing electronic waste, which supports a modest sustainability angle.

A replaceable battery and use of recycled materials are cited as sustainability wins that can extend the product’s usable life.

One review says the packaging looks eco-friendly and likely recyclable.