iPhone 16 Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
100% recycled cobalt in the battery
Plastics
At least 50% recycled plastic in 20 components. 25% recycled content in antenna lines from upcycled plastic bottles.
Aluminum
85% recycled aluminum in the enclosure. 100% recycled aluminum in the thermal sub structure.
Tin
100% recycled tin in solder of multiple printed circuit boards. By 2025, plan for 100% recycled tin soldering in all Apple-designed rigid and flexible printed circuit boards.
Steel
80% or more recycled steel in multiple components (Taptic Engine, speaker, small parts, display support plate).
Copper
100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards, Taptic Engine wire, and inductive charger foil/wire.
Ocean Bound Plastic
Not specified
Packaging
Recycled Packaging
100% fiber-based. 64% or more recycled content. All wood fiber is recycled or from responsibly managed forests. Reduced overall volume by 8% compared to iPhone 15/Plus packaging.
Recycled Fibre
100% fiber-based packaging. 64% or more recycled content. All wood fiber is recycled or from responsibly managed forests.
Plastic Free Packaging
100% fiber-based packaging, no plastic (except inks, coatings, adhesives). Milestone toward removing plastics from packaging by 2025.
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
Latest-generation Ceramic Shield, two times tougher than any other smartphone glass. IP68 water and dust resistance.
Longevity
Designed to be energy efficient, long-lasting. Regular software updates. Expanded access to safe, reliable, and secure repairs via AASPs. Hardware design changes to streamline battery replacement (75% faster).
Energy & Emissions
Energy
Uses at least 60% less energy than standard. Software and power-efficient components. Builds low-carbon energy projects. Over 30% of manufacturing electricity from supplier low-carbon energy projects.
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
56 kg
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Progress toward carbon neutral (reduced emissions by 30% against business-as-usual scenario). Working with suppliers to transition to 100% low-carbon electricity. Accounting for emissions from renewable energy infrastructure maintenance.