AirPods Pro and the Environment
AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) are designed with the following features to reduce their environmental impact:
Made with better materials
- 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
- 100% recycled aluminum in the hinge of the MagSafe Charging Case
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
- 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
Energy efficient
- Meets U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems
Smarter chemistry
- Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium‑free
Green manufacturing
- Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
- All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production
Responsible packaging
- 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
- 98% or more fiber-based packaging
Apple and the Environment
We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030.