Recycled Materials
Cobalt
no information given
Plastics
Made with at least 20% recycled materials based on product weight. 8 of the 12 internal plastic components are made with at least 59% recycled plastic. Approximately 66% recycled content across its plastic parts.
Aluminum
100% recycled aluminum in the housing. Recycled aluminum is at least 12% of the product by weight.
Tin
100% recycled tin in the solder of all Google-designed rigid and flexible printed circuit boards.
Steel
Steel (16g listed), no recycled content percentage given. Magnets of the haptics engine are 100% recycled rare earth elements (min 27% of total magnet weight). 8 of 12 internal plastic components: at least 59% 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 8 kWh. Standby power: 0.18 W (115V) and 0.20 W (230V).
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Goal: “Run on 24/7 carbon-free energy on every grid where we operate by 2030”
