iPhone 17 Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
100% recycled cobalt in the battery
Plastics
80% recycled plastic in antenna lines (some from textiles)
Aluminum
85% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
Tin
100% recycled tin solder in all Apple-designed PCBs; 100% recycled gold plating in connectors
Steel
80% recycled steel in display support plate, speaker, receiver
Copper
100% recycled copper wire in Taptic Engine
Ocean Bound Plastic
no information given
Packaging
Recycled Packaging
100% fiber-based packaging; 35% more compact shipping
Recycled Fibre
100% recycled or responsibly sourced fibers (includes bamboo)
Plastic Free Packaging
100% fiber-based, adhesives/inks/coatings excluded from plastic calculation
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
Ceramic Shield 2, IP68 water/dust resistance
Longevity
More repairable components, longer software support, Apple Trade In extends life
Energy & Emissions
Energy
55% less energy than energy efficiency standard
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
55 kg (256GB), 61 kg (512GB)
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Progress toward carbon neutral by 2030; 35% of manufacturing electricity from renewables