iPhone 15 Pro Max Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
100% recycled cobalt in the battery.
Plastics
35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components. Recycled content claims verified by an independent third party (ISO 14021).
Aluminum
100% recycled aluminum in the internal structural frame. 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 67% recycled content. All virgin wood fiber in packaging comes from responsibly managed forests. 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 67% 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 any 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 and focus on longevity. Offers Apple Trade In for product return.
Energy & Emissions
Energy
Uses at least 48% less energy than standard. Employs power-efficient components. Builds clean energy projects. Over 38% of manufacturing electricity is sourced 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
75 kg CO2e (256GB)
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Apple and all products aim to be carbon neutral by 2030. Substantial decarbonization. Applies carbon removal credits.