iPhone 15 Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
100% recycled cobalt in the battery.
Plastics
35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components (includes upcycled plastic bottles in antenna lines). Recycled content claims verified by independent third party (ISO 14021).
Aluminum
75% recycled aluminum in the enclosure. Carbon savings quantified.
Tin
100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards. Apple requires 100% of identified tin smelters/refiners to participate in third-party audits.
Steel
100% recycled tungsten in Taptic Engine (99% of total tungsten). 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets (100% of total rare earth elements). Dave robot disassembles Taptic Engine to recover tungsten and rare earth elements.
Copper
100% recycled copper foil in main logic board and MagSafe inductive charger. 100% recycled copper wire in Taptic Engine.
Ocean Bound Plastic
no information given
Packaging
Recycled Packaging
99% fiber-based packaging with 68% recycled content. All virgin wood fiber responsibly sourced. Designed to eliminate plastics, increase recycled content, use less packaging overall. Aims for 100% plastic-free by 2025.
Recycled Fibre
99% fiber-based packaging with 68% recycled content. All wood fiber is recycled or from responsibly managed forests.
Plastic Free Packaging
99% fiber-based packaging, no plastic (except adhesives, inks, coatings). Aims for 100% plastic-free by 2025.
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
Ceramic Shield, two times tougher than other smartphone glass. IP68 water and dust resistance.
Longevity
Designed to be energy efficient, long-lasting, and safe. Regular software updates. Network of authorized repair professionals. Aims to reduce reliance on primary materials. Offers Apple Trade In for product return.
Energy & Emissions
Energy
Uses at least 47% less energy than standard. Employs power-efficient components. Builds clean energy projects. Over 30% of manufacturing electricity from supplier clean energy projects. Aims for 100% clean electricity for manufacturing/product use. Power adapter efficiency: 87.49-88.06%. No-load: 0.04W.
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
56 kg
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Apple and all products aim to be carbon neutral by 2030. Substantial decarbonization. Applies carbon removal credits. GHG reductions achieved for iPhone 15 is 28%.