Every June 5th, World Environment Day invites us to examine the quiet ways our habits intersect with the health of the planet. This year's theme — "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future" — feels particularly urgent. As we confront rising emissions and resource depletion, even something as seemingly innocent as reading deserves a second look. If books nourish the mind, can the act of reading itself become kinder to the Earth?
Krono, an energy-efficient ePaper device, offers an alternative you can use for years. A device that feels good to use becomes a natural extension of daily routines, thus extending its useful life and reducing the pressure to upgrade.
At the heart of E Ink technology are tiny microcapsules. Inside each capsule are negatively charged white particles and positively charged black particles. When an electric field is applied, the white particles rise to the top while the black particles sink, creating white space. Reversing the field brings the black particles to the surface, forming clear text and images. Once these particles are in place, the display holds the static image indefinitely with zero ongoing power. By contrast, a typical LCD tablet or phone screen is constantly active while you read, powering millions of subpixels, refreshing many times per second, and relying on a backlight to compete with ambient light.
Because Krono's ePaper display only draws energy when a page turns, it achieves low electricity consumption, allowing a single charge to last for days. This efficiency reduces long-term electricity demand and lowers the carbon footprint tied to device charging. So you can use it for years, not months.
#1: Eye-friendly Reading
A device that strains your eyes eventually ends up forgotten in a drawer. Krono’s 6.13" ePaper display delivers crisp text and sharp images at 300 PPI, close to high-quality print. The dual-tone front light gently diffuses light across the screen, with adjustable color temperature from cool to warm and brightness to suit different environments. In daylight, the front light can be switched off entirely, allowing the display to function like reflective paper.
To reduce common E Ink limitations such as ghosting and flicker, Krono also offers three refresh modes. Speed mode supports quicker interactions when navigating apps, Clarity mode sharpens text for reading, and Quality mode is better suited for PDFs and images. The result is a smoother experience with less visual friction.
#2: Open Ecosystem for Flexible Reading
Consolidating your digital footprint means you need fewer gadgets. Krono amplifies sustainability by including tasks that might otherwise be spread across multiple power-hungry devices into a pocketable ePaper hub.
Krono gives readers more control over how they read. With customizable fonts, margins, and TTS, you can tailor the page to your preferences, whether you want a cleaner layout, a more spacious feel, or the option to listen instead of read when your eyes need a break.
It supports a wide range of file formats and includes 128GB of storage, making it easy to bring in books, articles, PDFs, and other documents. Because it runs on open Android, you can access third-party reading apps or transfer files directly to the device for a more open reading experience.
#3: Comfort and Control for Long-Form Reading
Hardware ergonomics dictate how naturally a device integrates into your daily routines. Krono is physically designed for effortless, long-form immersion. Krono’s lightweight, handheld form makes it easy to take anywhere, from daily commutes to quiet evenings at home.
The Smart Dial on the side of Krono turns scrolling into a smooth, one-handed motion for books, web pages, and documents, so you can glide through pages without lifting your hand or breaking your flow. For an even more relaxed, hands-free experience, it can also be paired with the Moodi wireless remote, letting you turn pages and stay immersed without interruption.
This World Environment Day, we invite you to rethink the footprint of your digital life. Choosing Krono as your daily reading companion is a small, concrete step toward a greener future—protecting the planet one page and one session of deep focus at a time.
