Apple steps up use of recycled materials in iPhone, iPad and Mac, including gold.
Apple has expanded the use of recycled materials and rare metals in the iPhone, Mac, and other devices as part of its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its products. For the first time Apple has introduced certified recycled gold into its supply chain and has doubled the use of recycled tungsten, rare earth elements and cobalt. Nearly 20% of all material used in Apple’s products was recycled last year, while the amount of plastic used in its packaging has dropped to just 4%. Apple plans to be carbon neutral by 2030 and already uses clean energy to power its global facilities. The company will also develop low carbon product designs, introduce recycling initiatives, and lower its own electricity needs.
