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Apple is using a record-high 30% recycled material across its entire product line

Thursday, April 16, 2026William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>View original
Apple has released its latest annual environmental report with new milestones achieved, including 100% recycled cobalt in batteries, 100% recycled rare earth elements in magnets, and more.

Gloved hands holding a rectangular circuit board panel covered with many small gold components and intricate black pathways, arranged in a precise repeating geometric pattern
Apple claims it now uses 100% recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed printed circuit board - image credit: Apple

Its 2025 annual environmental report was a tale of the company being under pressure to reach its 2030 target despite the new energy requirements of AI. But for 2026, the company can now point to multiple milestones it has reached, specifically: