Apple has a very strict policy when it comes to using conflict materials and environmentally friendly materials in the materials and they have just taken that effort to the next level. Apple published their 2017 Environment Responsibility Report and their latest ambition is to “stop mining the earth altogether”.

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Apple says in their report that “Climate change is undeniable. Earth’s resources won’t last forever. And technology must be safe for people to make and use. We don’t question these realities — we challenge ourselves to ask what we can do about them in every part of our business.”

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Apple’s main aim to start using recycled materials for every product in their portfolio, which includes materials such as tungsten, copper, aluminium and tin. The Cupertino giant’s ambition to use recycled materials is plausible, however; the company does not know how to achieve that yet. 

The report further added ““It sounds crazy, but we’re working on it. We’re moving toward a closed-loop supply chain. One day we’d like to be able to build new products with just recycled materials, including your old products.”

The report provides a few details as to how the company is already committed to the cause to save the environment.  Apple now powers all their facilities by using renewable energy. In fact, 96% percent of the energy used in these facilities is supplied by solar panels and other renewable methods. Apple has also passed the mandate to their suppliers and at least seven of the company’s major suppliers plan to adopt renewable energy by the end of next year.

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Apple has shifted their policy as in the past as they faced accusations of having suppliers that used child labour to mine cobalt. It was also reported that Apple and their suppliers were acquiring tin from illegal mines that could have had dire consequences for the people who worked there. 

You can read the full Apple Environment Report here

Source: 9to5Mac