On April 22nd, Gu Yue, Managing Director of Greater China at Apple, announced the arrival of Apple's recycling robots, Dave and Taz, on Earth Day.
Emphasizing Apple's commitment to environmental conservation on Earth Day, she highlighted the close collaboration with partners aimed at maximizing material recycling to minimize environmental impact and collectively safeguard our planet.
Apple CEO Tim Cook noted that these advanced recycling robots can help recover precious materials like tungsten and rare earth elements from iPhones, aiding in the creation of the next generation of Apple products.
According to statistics, in 2023, Apple Inc. recycled nearly 40,000 tons of electronic waste. It's worth noting that 22% of the materials in all sold Apple products came from recycled and renewable sources.
Apple stated that using recycled and renewable materials typically has a lower carbon footprint compared to directly mined raw materials.
Furthermore, increasing the proportion of recycled and renewable materials will help the company achieve its ultimate goal of reducing reliance on the mining industry.
