Apple Today publishedThe company’s 2022 Environmental Progress Report outlines the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental impact and combat climate change. It also includes new details about its increased use recycled materials.
Apple has introduced certified-recycled gold and more than doubled its recycled tungsten, rare Earth elements, and cobalt use. Apple products used almost 20% recycled material last year, which is the highest percentage of recycled content ever.
The company stated that in 2021, 59 per cent of the aluminum, 45 per cent of the rare earth elements, and 13 per cent of the cobalt Apple shipped in products were made from recycled sources. Plastics accounted only for four percent of packaging. All new iPhones, iPads, AirPods and Mac models use 100 percent recycled Tin in the soldering of their main logic boards. Apple also uses recycled gold in plating the main logic board and wire for the front and rear cameras of iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro.
Apple today unveiled “Taz”, a machine that can recover materials from old electronics. It also explained how it aims to reduce mining by removing more materials from older devices.
Apple has launched a series of recycling innovations that includes Taz, a machine that uses a shredder-like technology, to separate magnets from audio module and recover rare earth elements. Apple has also expanded the capabilities and licenses of its patent-pending iPhone disassembly robot Daisy, which can take apart 23 models. Dave, an additional robot that disassembles Taptic Engines helps to recover rare earth and tungsten magnets, as well as steel.
Check out the complete article Version PDF of Apple’s 2022 Environmental Progress ReportFor more information on the company’s efforts to become carbon-neutral across its global supply chains, promote renewable energy and use materials more safely, reduce wasted, increase the life expectancy of devices with refurbishment, as well as other details, visit www.carbonneutral.com.
Apple also shared new ways customers can celebrate Earth Day. These included nature-inspired yoga and meditation, running, rowing, cycling, rowing and running in green spaces in Apple Maps. There were also new episodes of Time to Run with Jane Goodall and Time to Walk in Yosemite National Park. Snapchat now offers an augmented reality experience. Apple News, Apple Books, Apple Podcasts, the Apple TV app and the App store will all feature curated collections that offer opportunities to experience nature.
After completing any workout of 30 minutes or more on April 22, all Apple Watch users can earn a limited-edition award, and from today to April 22, Apple will donate $1 to World Wildlife Fund for each purchase made with Apple Pay on apple.com, in the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store.
