Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
no information given
Plastics
Made with at least 18% recycled materials based on product weight. 15 of 24 internal plastic components: at least 55% recycled plastic. Approximately 11% recycled content across its plastic parts (excluding certain components).
Aluminum
100% recycled aluminum in housings, hinge, and camera visor (at least 16% of product by weight).
Tin
100% recycled tin in the solder of all Google-designed rigid and flexible printed circuit boards.
Steel
Steel (35g listed), no recycled content percentage given. Magnets in Pixel 9 Pro Fold housings, haptics engine and magnetic sensor: recycled rare earth elements (min 27% of total magnet weight). 15 of 24 internal plastic components: at least 55% recycled plastic.
Copper
no information given
Ocean Bound Plastic
no information given
Packaging
Recycled Packaging
100% plastic-free materials. Lighter and more compact packaging built with recycled and responsibly sourced fibers.
Recycled Fibre
Recycled fibers in packaging.
Plastic Free Packaging
100% plastic-free packaging. Lighter and more compact packaging.
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
Incorporates power-management software to extend battery life. Google provides information on recycling used devices.
Longevity
7 years of software support
Energy & Emissions
Energy
Incorporates power-management software to maximize battery-charging efficiency. Annual energy use estimate is 10 kWh. Standby power: 0.19 W (115V) and 0.19 W (230V).
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
100 kg
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Goal: “Run on 24/7 carbon-free energy on every grid where we operate by 2030”