Apple is using a record-high 30% recycled material across its entire product line
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. 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: 30% recycled materials across all devices Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
What happened?
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. 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: 30% recycled materials across all devices Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Story details
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.
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: 30% recycled materials across all devices
Why it matters
This page keeps Apple rumors separate from official updates, so readers can follow early reports without confusing them with confirmed announcements.