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.

Solar panels used by Apple – image credit: Apple

Solar panels used by Apple – 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