Is it really just for the environment? Apple: 550,000 tons of copper, tin and zinc ore have been saved without a charger
Sep 27, 2022| April 22 is Earth Day. It is a festival specially set up for the world's environmental protection. It aims to raise the public's awareness of existing environmental problems, and mobilize the public to participate in the environmental protection movement to improve the earth through green and low-carbon life. the overall environment.
On this day, Apple also released its environmental protection report card. Two years ago, Apple said that it would cancel the included charger for the iPhone series for environmental protection, which caused a large-scale controversy and discussion around the world at that time.
This time, Apple officials also said: "The charger is no longer included. This change is really bold. According to estimates, Apple has saved 550,000 tons of copper, tin and zinc ore."
In addition, Apple also stated: "The packaging box is no longer covered with plastic film. Through the redesign, Apple completely eliminated the plastic film covering the iPhone box body, reducing the amount of plastic used by 600 tons. The screen protector in the iPhone 13 packaging was also changed to Made of recycled fiber."
