Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
100% recycled cobalt in the battery cell
Plastics
8 of 13 plastic parts use at least 53% recycled plastic; housing plastic made with 30% recycled plastic; ~71% recycled content across plastic parts overall
Aluminum
100% recycled aluminum enclosure; at least 11% of product weight
Tin
100% recycled tin solder in multiple PCBs
Steel
Not specified (but some recycled stainless steel mentioned in broader portfolio)
Copper
At least 53% of main logic board copper is recycled
Ocean Bound Plastic
Not specified
Packaging
Recycled Packaging
100% plastic-free; made with recycled and responsibly sourced fibers; molded fiber inserts
Recycled Fibre
Responsibly sourced fibers include recycled content, FSC-certified, reclaimed residues (e.g., bagasse)
Plastic Free Packaging
Yes, 100% fiber-based (adhesives and required stickers excluded)
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
Spacecraft-grade aluminum, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.1, IPX4 water resistance, 1m drop-tested, torsion/bend tested
Longevity
7 years of OS and security updates; designed for repair and reuse
Energy & Emissions
Energy
Standby power 0.18–0.19 W; annual use 7 kWh (~$1.20 in US, €2.01 in EU)
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
89 kg CO₂e
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Goal of net-zero across all operations and value chain by 2030