Best Sustainable Phones 2025: Eco-Friendly Buyer's Guide and Analysis.

This is the only comprehensive online resource truly dedicated to helping the eco-conscious buyer make the most informed decision. This definitive guide to the best sustainable phones of 2025 has been meticulously curated from scanned data of every single new phone currently available.

Tecno Spark 10

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  • 45.75 Kg CO2e

Xiaomi Civi 3

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  • 66 kg CO2e

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Tecno Phantom V Flip

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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  • 74 kg CO2e

Xiaomi 14

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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  • 45.81 Kg CO2e

Xiaomi 14 Pro

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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  • 60 kg CO2e

Xiaomi 13 Lite

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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  • 56 kg CO2e

Tecno Spark 20

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Tecno Camon 20

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Samsung Galaxy F04

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Fibre

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Energy

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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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  • 73 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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  • 100 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

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Cobalt

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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  • 72 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy A24

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Tin

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Samsung Galaxy A14

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Cobalt

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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  • 64 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy A15

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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  • 60 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

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Cobalt

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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  • 48 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy F54 5G

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Samsung Galaxy M14 5G

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Sony Xperia 1 V

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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  • 46.2 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

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Plastics

Upper and lower of speaker module: min 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. Case front: min 10% plastic from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: min 80% recycled PET. Post-consumer recycled plastics from fishing nets, PET bottles, water barrels. Sub window/back glass: average 22% pre-consumer recycled glass. Recycled materials ECV by UL. Min 20% PCM: Antenna (Sub), Antenna (Main), Volume Key, Finger Key Bracket, SIM Tray, Connector to Connector Holder. Min 5% OBP + 15% PCM: Top Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Bottom Speaker Module (Upper & Lower). Min 10% PCM: Case Front (Main), Case Front (Sub). Min 80% PCM: Back Glass Deco Film.

Aluminum

Aluminum in the volume key, SIM tray contains 28% recycled aluminum. Pre-consumer recycled aluminum. Recycled materials ECV by UL.

Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

Minimum 20% OBP: Volume Key FPCB Bracket, Cover Display Connector. Minimum 5% OBP + 15% PCM: Top Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Bottom Speaker Module (Upper & Lower).

Recycled Packaging

100% recycled paper packaging box. Reduced use of plastic in packaging for Galaxy Z Fold5 by 95.1% vs Galaxy S7. Contains only 1.5% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging/protective films with paper/recycled materials.

Recycled Fibre

Upper and lower of speaker module: min 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. Case front: min 10% plastic from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: min 80% recycled PET. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Plastic Free Packaging

Goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Contains only 1.5% plastic. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Durability

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Longevity

Provides four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Repairability is a main priority, with expanded authorized and independent service providers and a self-repair program in the US.

Energy

Initiatives like improving energy efficiency of chargers are implemented. Plans to run all DX Division operations on renewable energy by 2027. Business sites meet ISO50001 energy management certifications.

Goals

Samsung aims to match electric power needs with renewable energy by 2050 (all global ops), product not explicitly carbon neutral.
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  • 48.9 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

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Cobalt

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Plastics

Upper and lower of speaker module: min 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. Case front: min 10% plastic from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: min 80% recycled PET. Post-consumer recycled plastics from fishing nets, PET bottles, water barrels. Sub window/back glass: average 22% pre-consumer recycled glass. Recycled materials ECV by UL. Min 20% PCM: Volume Key, Finger Key Bracket, Receiver Deco, Connector to Connector Holder, Sim Tray. Min 10% PCM: Case Front (Main), Case Front (Sub). Min 80% PCM: Back Glass Deco Film.

Aluminum

Volume key/SIM card tray: min 28% recycled aluminum (recovered scrap). Recycled materials ECV by UL.

Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

Minimum 20% OBP: Volume Key Bracket, Display Connector Cap, FPCB RF Cable Bracket, Rear Mid. Minimum 5% OBP + 15% PCM: Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Rear Top.

Recycled Packaging

100% recycled paper packaging box. Reduced plastic use by 96.8% vs Galaxy S7. Contains only 1.6% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging/protective films with paper/recycled materials.

Recycled Fibre

Upper and lower of speaker module: min 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. Case front: min 10% plastic from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: min 80% recycled PET. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Plastic Free Packaging

Goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Contains only 1.6% plastic. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Durability

IPX8 water resistance. Stress tests ensure longevity.

Longevity

Provides four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Repairability is a main priority, with expanded authorized and independent service providers and a self-repair program in the US.

Energy

Improving energy efficiency of chargers. Plans to run all DX Division operations on renewable energy by 2027. All business sites ISO50001 certified.

Goals

Samsung aims to match electric power needs with renewable energy by 2050 (all global ops), product not explicitly carbon neutral.
  • Official Ethics / Reports
  • 45.7 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy S23+

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Cobalt

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Plastics

For internal components, 20% of plastic parts by weight from repurposed plastic (fishing nets/water barrels). External antenna lines: 10% plastic by weight from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: 80% recycled PET. Top speaker module upper & lower, Bottom speaker module upper, Volume key, Side key: min 20% PCM. Bottom speaker module lower: min 5% OBP + 15% PCM. Front insert: min 10% PCM. Deco film of back glass: min 80% recycled PET. Recycled materials ECV by UL. Glass in front screen and back cover: average 25% recycled glass.

Aluminum

28% of aluminum by weight is recovered scrap (volume keys, side key, SIM card tray). Pre-consumer recycled aluminum. Recycled materials ECV by UL.

Tin

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Steel

Steel in upper and bottom speaker modules: at least 40% recycled steel. Recycled Steel content SCS Global Services certified.

Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

Minimum 5% OBP + 15% PCM in Bottom speaker module lower.

Recycled Packaging

100% recycled paper packaging box. Reduced use of plastic in packaging for Galaxy S23+ by 96.8% vs Galaxy S7. Contains only 1.7% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging/protective films with paper/recycled materials.

Recycled Fibre

For internal components, 20% of plastic parts by weight from repurposed plastic (fishing nets/water barrels). External antenna lines: 10% plastic by weight from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: 80% recycled PET. Speaker module lower, Top speaker module upper & lower, Bottom speaker module upper, Volume key, Side key: min 20% PCM. Bottom speaker module lower: min 5% OBP + 15% PCM. Front insert: min 10% PCM. Deco film of back glass: min 80% recycled PET. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Plastic Free Packaging

Goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Contains only 1.7% plastic. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Durability

IP68 water resistance and dust protection. Stress tests ensure longevity and consistent performance.

Longevity

Provides four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Repairability is a main priority, with expanded authorized and independent service providers and a self-repair program in the US. Samsung plans to reduce power consumption by 30% vs 2019 products.

Energy

Samsung plans to reduce power consumption by 30% vs 2019 products. Initiatives like improving energy efficiency of chargers. Plans to run all DX Division operations on renewable energy by 2027. Business sites meet ISO50001 energy management certifications.

Goals

Samsung’s New Environmental Strategy commits to net zero by 2050 (company).
  • Official Ethics / Reports

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Cobalt

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Plastics

For internal components, 20% of plastic parts by weight from repurposed plastic (fishing nets/water barrels). External antenna lines: 10% plastic by weight from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: 80% recycled PET. Post-consumer recycled plastics from fishing nets, PET bottles, water barrels. Top speaker module upper & lower, Bottom speaker module upper, Volume key, Side key: min 20% PCM. Bottom speaker module lower: min 5% OBP + 15% PCM. Front insert: min 10% PCM. Deco film of back glass: min 80% recycled PET. Recycled materials ECV by UL.

Aluminum

28% of aluminum by weight is recovered scrap (volume keys, side key, SIM card tray). Pre-consumer recycled aluminum. Recycled materials ECV by UL.

Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

S pen inner cover contains minimum 20% OBP. Bottom speaker module lower contains minimum 5% OBP + 15% PCM.

Recycled Packaging

100% recycled paper packaging box. Reduced use of plastic in packaging for Galaxy S23 Ultra by 96.8% vs Galaxy S7. Contains only 1.6% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging/protective films with paper/recycled materials. Paper in package box: 100% recycled (FSC certified).

Recycled Fibre

For internal components, 20% of plastic parts by weight from repurposed plastic (fishing nets/water barrels). External antenna lines: 10% plastic by weight from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: 80% recycled PET. Speaker module lower, Top speaker module upper & lower, Bottom speaker module upper, Volume key, Side key: min 20% PCM. Bottom speaker module lower: min 5% OBP + 15% PCM. Front insert: min 10% PCM. Deco film of back glass: min 80% recycled PET. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Plastic Free Packaging

Goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Contains only 1.6% plastic. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Durability

IP68 water resistance and dust protection. Stress tests ensure longevity and consistent performance.

Longevity

Provides four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Repairability is a main priority, with expanded authorized and independent service providers and a self-repair program in the US. Samsung plans to reduce power consumption by 30% vs 2019 products.

Energy

Samsung plans to reduce power consumption by 30% vs 2019 products. Initiatives like improving energy efficiency of chargers. Plans to run all DX Division operations on renewable energy by 2027. Business sites meet ISO50001 certifications.

Goals

Samsung’s New Environmental Strategy commits to net zero by 2050 (company).
  • Official Ethics / Reports

Samsung Galaxy S23

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Cobalt

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Plastics

Speaker module lower: min 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. External antenna lines: min 10% plastic from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: min 80% recycled PET. Glass in front screen and back cover: average 22% pre-consumer recycled glass. Recycled materials ECV by UL. Min 20% PCM: Top speaker module upper & lower, Bottom speaker module upper, Volume key, Side key. Min 5% OBP + 15% PCM: Bottom speaker module lower. Min 10% PCM: Front insert. Min 80% PCM: Black Glass Deco Film.

Aluminum

Aluminum in the volume keys, side key, and SIM card tray components contains a minimum of 28% recovered scrap. Pre-consumer recycled aluminum. Recycled materials ECV by UL.

Tin

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Steel

Steel in upper and bottom speaker modules: at least 40% recycled steel. Recycled Steel content SCS Global Services certified.

Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

100% recycled paper packaging box. Reduced use of plastic in packaging for Galaxy S23 by 96.8% compared to Galaxy S7. Contains only 1.9% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging and protective films with paper and recycled materials.

Recycled Fibre

Speaker module lower: min 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. External antenna lines: min 10% plastic from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: min 80% recycled PET. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Plastic Free Packaging

Goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Contains only 1.9% plastic. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Durability

IP68 water resistance and dust protection. Stress tests ensure longevity and consistent performance.

Longevity

Provides four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Repairability is a main priority, with expanded authorized and independent service providers and a self-repair program in the US.

Energy

Initiatives like improving energy efficiency of chargers are implemented. Plans to run all DX Division operations on renewable energy by 2027. Factory sites meet ISO50001 energy management certifications.

Goals

Samsung’s New Environmental Strategy commits to net zero by 2050 (company).
  • Official Ethics / Reports
  • 51.3 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G

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Cobalt

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Plastics

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Goals

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  • 51.3 kg CO2e

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Samsung Galaxy A05s

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Plastic Free Packaging

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  • 52 kg CO2e

Redmi Note 12T Pro

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Redmi Note 12S

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Redmi Note 12R Pro

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Goals

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  • 45.75 kg CO2e

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Durability

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Longevity

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Energy

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Goals

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  • 45.81 kg CO2e

Redmi Note 12 Pro

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Plastics

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Aluminum

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Energy

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Goals

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  • 74 kg CO2e

Redmi Note 12

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Energy

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Goals

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  • 45.7 kg CO2e

Pixel 8 Pro

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Plastics

Made with at least 18% recycled materials by product weight. Approximately 68% recycled content across its plastic parts (excluding PCBs, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components/modules, optical components, ESD components, EMI components, films, coatings and adhesives).

Aluminum

100% recycled aluminum in the housing. Recycled aluminum is at least 13% of product by weight.

Tin

100% recycled tin in the solder of all rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, including the main logic board, made at the final assembly site.

Steel

Steel (15g listed), no recycled content percentage given.

Copper

no information given

Ocean Bound Plastic

no information given

Recycled Packaging

100% plastic-free materials. Greyboard in box base and lid is 100% recycled content. Designed to minimize its weight and volume.

Recycled Fibre

no information given

Plastic Free Packaging

100% plastic-free packaging. Based on retail packaging (excluding adhesive materials); plastic stickers may be applied to some packaging variations.

Durability

no information given

Longevity

Incorporates power-management software to extend battery life. Google provides information on recycling used devices.

Energy

Incorporates power-management software to maximize battery-charging efficiency. Annual energy use estimate is 9 kWh. Standby power is 0.19 W (115V) and 0.20 W (230V).

Goals

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Redmi Note 12R

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Longevity

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Energy

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Goals

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  • 66 kg CO2e

Redmi A2

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  • 60 kg CO2e

Redmi 12R

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Goals

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  • 52 kg CO2e

ROG Phone 7

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Energy

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Goals

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  • 48.9 kg CO2e

Pixel Fold

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Made with over 17% recycled materials based on product weight. Approximately 14% recycled content across its plastic parts (excluding PCBs, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components/modules, optical components, ESD components, EMI components, films, coatings and adhesives).

Aluminum

100% recycled aluminum in the housings and camera visor. Recycled aluminum is at least 14% of product by weight.

Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

99% plastic-free materials. Designed to minimize weight and volume.

Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

99% plastic-free packaging. Based on retail packaging (excluding adhesive materials) as shipped by Google; plastic stickers may be applied to some packaging variations.

Durability

no information given

Longevity

Incorporates power-management software to extend battery life. Google provides information on recycling used devices.

Energy

Incorporates power-management software to maximize battery-charging efficiency. Annual energy use estimate is 8 kWh. Standby power: 0.15 W (115V) and 0.22 W (230V).

Goals

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  • Official Ethics / Reports
  • 46.2 kg CO2e

Poco F5

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Copper

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Poco F5 Pro

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Poco M6 Pro 5G

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Copper

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Energy

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  • 56 kg CO2e

Redmi 12

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Energy

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Poco X5 Pro

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Poco X5

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Samsung Galaxy A05

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Energy

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OnePlus 12

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Energy

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Goals

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  • 73 kg CO2e

Moto G54 5G

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Tin

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Longevity

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Energy

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Goals

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  • 51.3 kg CO2e

OnePlus Open

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Durability

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Longevity

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Energy

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Goals

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  • 59 kg CO2e

Pixel 7a

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Plastics

Over 21% recycled materials by product weight. Back cover: 67% recycled plastics. Approximately 40% recycled content across its plastic parts (excluding PCBs, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components/modules, optical components, ESD components, EMI components, films, coatings, adhesives).

Aluminum

100% recycled aluminum in the housing. Recycled aluminum is at least 15% of the product by weight.

Tin

no information given

Steel

no information given

Copper

no information given

Ocean Bound Plastic

no information given

Recycled Packaging

99% plastic-free materials. Designed to minimize weight and volume.

Recycled Fibre

no information given

Plastic Free Packaging

99% plastic-free packaging. Based on retail packaging (excluding adhesive materials); plastic stickers may apply.

Durability

no information given

Longevity

Power-management software extends battery life. Google provides recycling information.

Energy

Power-management software maximizes battery-charging efficiency. Annual energy use: 7 kWh. Standby power: 0.14 W (115V) and 0.19 W (230V).

Goals

no information given

NIO Phone

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Tin

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Durability

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Longevity

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Energy

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Goals

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  • 48 kg CO2e

OnePlus 11

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Energy

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Goals

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  • 51.3 kg CO2e

Oppo Find X6

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Oppo Find X6 Pro

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Tin

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Steel

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Recycled Packaging

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Recycled Fibre

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Plastic Free Packaging

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Durability

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Longevity

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Energy

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Goals

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Pixel 8

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Cobalt

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Plastics

Made with at least 18% recycled materials by product weight. Approximately 57% recycled content across its plastic parts (excluding PCBs, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components/modules, optical components, ESD components, EMI components, films, coatings and adhesives).

Aluminum

100% recycled aluminum in the housing. Recycled aluminum is at least 13% of the product by weight.

Tin

100% recycled tin in the solder of all rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, including the main logic board, made at the final assembly site.

Steel

Steel (15g listed), no recycled content percentage given.

Copper

no information given

Ocean Bound Plastic

no information given

Recycled Packaging

100% plastic-free materials. Greyboard in box base and lid is 100% recycled content. Designed to minimize weight and volume.

Recycled Fibre

no information given

Plastic Free Packaging

100% plastic-free packaging. Based on retail packaging (excluding adhesive materials); plastic stickers may be applied to some packaging variations.

Durability

no information given

Longevity

Incorporates power-management software to extend battery life. Google provides information on recycling used devices.

Energy

Incorporates power-management software to maximize battery-charging efficiency. Annual energy use estimate is 8 kWh. Standby power is 0.20 W (115V) and 0.21 W (230V).

Goals

no information given
  • Official Ethics / Reports
  • 72 kg CO2e

iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Cobalt

100% recycled cobalt in the battery.

Plastics

35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components. Recycled content claims verified by an independent third party (ISO 14021).

Aluminum

100% recycled aluminum in the internal structural frame. Carbon savings quantified.

Tin

100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards. Apple requires 100% of identified tin smelters/refiners to participate in third-party audits.

Steel

100% recycled tungsten in Taptic Engine (99% of total tungsten). 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets (100% of total rare earth elements). Dave robot disassembles Taptic Engine to recover tungsten and rare earth elements.

Copper

100% recycled copper foil in main logic board and MagSafe inductive charger. 100% recycled copper wire in Taptic Engine.

Ocean Bound Plastic

no information given

Recycled Packaging

99% fiber-based packaging with 67% recycled content. All virgin wood fiber in packaging comes from responsibly managed forests. Designed to eliminate plastics, increase recycled content, use less packaging overall. Aims for 100% plastic-free by 2025.

Recycled Fibre

99% fiber-based packaging with 67% recycled content. All wood fiber is recycled or from responsibly managed forests.

Plastic Free Packaging

99% fiber-based packaging, no plastic (except adhesives, inks, coatings). Aims for 100% plastic-free by 2025.

Durability

Ceramic Shield, two times tougher than any other smartphone glass. IP68 water and dust resistance.

Longevity

Designed to be energy efficient, long-lasting, and safe. Regular software updates. Network of authorized repair professionals. Aims to reduce reliance on primary materials and focus on longevity. Offers Apple Trade In for product return.

Energy

Uses at least 48% less energy than standard. Employs power-efficient components. Builds clean energy projects. Over 38% of manufacturing electricity is sourced from supplier clean energy projects. Aims for 100% clean electricity for manufacturing/product use. Power adapter efficiency: 87.49-88.06%. No-load: 0.04W.

Goals

Apple and all products aim to be carbon neutral by 2030. Substantial decarbonization. Applies carbon removal credits.
  • 100 kg CO2e

IQOO Neo9

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Copper

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Ocean Bound Plastic

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Plastic Free Packaging

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100% Ethical laptops do not exist, yet

Ethical laptops, eco-laptops or ‘fair laptops’ do not yet exist because the materials used have come at the cost and labour of extreme human suffering for others.

The Importance of Making a Greener Choice

Choosing a laptop involves many factors, and sustainability is increasingly vital. By understanding categories like Emissions, you can see the carbon footprint impact. Recycled Materials and Hazardous Substance Free reveal how resource consumption and harmful chemicals are addressed. Energy & Emissions highlights efficiency, while Packaging and Longevity & End-of-Life show waste reduction and product lifespan. Lastly, Supply Chain & Social reflects a company’s broader ethical commitments

How to Use The Sustainability Filters

  • In the sustainability filters, the ‘♻️’ symbol is used to denote recycled materials. For instance, ‘Aluminum ♻️’ signifies the use of recycled aluminum, ‘Plastics ♻️’ indicates recycled plastics, and this applies to any material with the ‘♻️’ symbol.
  • Use the filters on the top bar to select specific tags: Within each filter (e.g., ‘Plastics ♻️’, ‘Aluminum ♻️’), click the tags to see only laptops meeting those criteria.
  • Access detailed information: Once filtered, use the dropdown menu on each laptop listing to view comprehensive data on its specific sustainability features.”