As Earth Day approaches, Apple reports on its environmental progress and contribution to protecting the environment
Just one day before Earth Day, those in Cupertino reported on their environmental progress in 2024. As a conclusive fact, claim to have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since 2015. They continue their efforts in clean energy, recycling practices and sustainable use of materials that help reduce these emissions. One of its objectives also has its place in USA.
This is how Apple is embarking on the path to carbon neutrality by 2030
Thanks to extensive use of clean energy and integration of recycled materials across all Apple product lines, it is today that they can boast of improvements in their global supply chain, particularly in terms of energy efficiency. One of its cornerstones is the material recovery, a strategy that has already been in place for several years. Coincidentally, a few hours ago they were interviewed by Bloomberg about the theft of 100,000 iPhones that were supposed to be destroyed.
Apple applies recycling in its new products
One of the most lauded results is the use of recycled cobalt and lithium in batteries. Over the past year, they reflected 56% cobalt and 24% lithium from recycling itself.. Regarding energy efficiency and the provision of renewable energy, they indicate that they are being achieved as agreed. They produce more than 16.5 gigawatts of clean energy, contributing significantly to Apple’s Clean Energy for Providers program.
Plastics are eliminated from packaging and fiber-based alternatives are used.. Maybe at this point, Apple abuses paper a little. Remember that, although they removed the charger from the box and reduced its volume percentage, The quantity of instructions on small papers is abundant. Apple should limit itself to a completely technological strategy and imbue a sort of QR where all this content can be viewed.
The advances in overwhelming figures according to Apple
The cycle that Apple carries out to take care of the environment
According to those from Cupertino, With the Apple Watch presented in 2023, they have managed to reduce the emissions of their products like never before
The latest MacBook Air with an M3 chip is made from 50% recycled materials, stands out 100% for manufacturing recycled aluminum cases. Regarding the Apple Watch, they say that the aluminum case is 100% recycled from the Series 5. To ship the Apple Watch Series 9, they redesigned their packaging in such a way that it is possible to ship 25% of smart watches and more in a single trip.
Apple Recycling and Reuse Program
Its flagship device, the iPhone 15, contains recycled materials like gold, tungsten and cobalt. Finally, they say that the thin braided fabric of their MagSafe cases and wallets “is good for the planet.” You can view the full report here and discover the different reports concerning the environmental progress of different Apple products, from the iPhone to its monitors and accessories.
