TFT-LCD panels for notebook-PC applications require a thin and light form factor, low power consumption, and good display quality. Typical displays are characterized mainly by their efficiency. Here, we add recyclability and carbon footprint indices as additional criteria for next generation displays. Moving to a backlight structure featuring an all polymer high performing reflector, high contrast reflective polarizer, new turning film, modification of top polarizer, and exploring non-glass cover films. The optimized optical stack is lighter and easy to recycle with lower carbon footprint.