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Recently located documents show Apple places pressure on recyclers to shred MacBooks, iPhones

A recent discovery from Apple’s Environmental Responsibility Report revealed that Apple, which recently stated that one of its goals was to make its iPhones and computers out of recycled materials, has ordered recyclers to shred iPhones and MacBooks upon receiving them. This stands in contrast to an environmentally friendly action that could be undertaken, which […]

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Apple’s recycling program gives a leg up to e-waste business

Back in September, Apple began rolling out its in-store iPhone trade-in service in US Apple retail storesĀ as part of their Reuse and Recycling Program. In October, this program extended to the UK followed by other European retail locations. This program allows customers to walk into a store, have the value of their current iPhone determined […]

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Apple expands buyback/recycling program for old iPhones, iPads and Macs

If you have elderly Mac stuff, you can still get something for it. Per AppleInsider, Apple has enhanced its recycling program to add a new “reuse” option that pays owners of existing iPhones, iPads, Mac or PC desktop or notebook computers a fair market value for their old equipment, paid via an Apple Gift Card. […]