Apple Nears Goal of Using Fully Recycled Rare Earth Materials

Apple announced that nearly all magnets used in its devices now contain 99% recycled rare earth elements, a major step toward reducing the company’s environmental impact.

The update comes ahead of Earth Day (April 22), as Apple highlights progress toward its 2025 sustainability targets. In addition to rare earths, Apple said 99% of the cobalt used in its in-house battery designs now comes from recycled sources—putting the company on track to meet its 100% recycled materials goal for both elements by the end of next year.

Magnets account for the largest use of rare earth materials across Apple’s products, while the company’s custom-designed batteries make up over 97% of its cobalt usage.

Both rare earth elements and cobalt are among the most environmentally damaging materials to extract. By switching to recycled inputs, Apple aims to cut carbon emissions, reduce environmental harm, and lower long-term costs. The move also aligns with broader industry trends, as electric vehicle makers explore magnet-free motors to avoid rare earth dependence.

Apple also revealed it has slashed its global greenhouse gas emissions by 60% since 2015—closing in on its 75% reduction target for 2030. This progress is part of the company’s broader carbon-neutral roadmap, which aims to eliminate emissions across its entire business within five years.

The company now sources 17.8 gigawatts of renewable energy through its global supply chain, contributing to a 17% year-over-year drop in carbon emissions.

Apple is also tackling high-emissions manufacturing processes, particularly in semiconductor and display production—both major contributors of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs). These powerful industrial pollutants are expected to account for 8.4 million tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions in 2024 alone.

To address this, 26 of Apple’s direct semiconductor suppliers have committed to reducing F-GHG emissions by at least 90% across Apple-related production by 2030. All of Apple’s direct display suppliers have made similar pledges.

In Vietnam, Apple’s supply chain is powered primarily by clean energy, including wind and solar. The company has also invested in carbon removal and clean energy access projects—such as providing over 38,000 students in Hoa Binh Province with clean water through rain collection and filtration systems, and bringing renewable electricity to remote schools through its Power for Impact initiative.

Earlier this year, Apple introduced a new MacBook Air made with over 55% recycled materials—the highest share of recycled content in any Apple product to date. In October 2024, Apple also debuted the Mac mini, its first carbon-neutral Mac.

(Source: Apple, Fox Business, AFP)

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