Pixel 9a Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
Not specified
Plastics
Back cover made with at least 81% recycled plastic. 7 of 11 plastic parts made with at least 59% recycled plastic. Approximately 45% recycled content across its plastic parts.
Aluminum
100% recycled aluminum in housing (at least 16% of product by weight).
Tin
100% recycled tin in solder of multiple rigid/flexible PCBs.
Steel
10g of steel listed, but no recycled content percentage.
Copper
Not specified
Ocean Bound Plastic
Not specified
Packaging
Recycled Packaging
Built with recycled and responsibly sourced fibers.
Recycled Fibre
Packaging built with recycled and responsibly sourced fibers.
Plastic Free Packaging
100% plastic-free (excluding adhesive materials and required plastic stickers).
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
Power-management software extends battery life. Offers recycling info.
Longevity
7 years of software support
Energy & Emissions
Energy
Power-management software maximizes charging efficiency. Annual energy use: 8 kWh.
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
56 kg
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Goal: “Run on 24/7 carbon-free energy on every grid where we operate by 2030”