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WIRED
5 days ago
- WIRED
Apple's AI Ambitions Leave Big Questions Over Its Climate Goals
Here's a simple question: Is the current top iPhone better for the environment than the top iPhone was five years ago? Let's take the iPhone Pro series. If we're looking at recycled and renewable materials, it's an easy yes. Compare the iPhone 11 Pro, released in September 2019, with the iPhone 16 Pro, released in September 2024, and there has been good progress—from a few smaller components and packaging to now at more than 25 percent of the whole phone. There's work to do, of course, but that's what you'd expect at Apple's halfway point to its 2030 goal of carbon neutrality. But what the iPhone is made out of is only one part of the picture. Take a look at the carbon emissions for each iPhone's life cycle, including everything from materials to the electricity for manufacturing, transportation and charging, and things get more complicated. The AI race is only compounding the problem. In 2020, the year Apple set out its net-zero climate goals, per-phone emissions were 82 kilograms CO2E (carbon dioxide equivalent) for the iPhone 12 Pro. After a sharp decrease to 69 kilograms in the iPhone 13 Pro, progress that Apple attributes to its Supplier Clean Energy Program, things start to slow—and then, with the iPhone 15 Pro, stall almost completely. It's at this point that Apple changed its reporting in a way that makes it harder to understand year-on-year improvements—moving to a comparison versus a 2015 baseline of 92 kilograms instead. So when the iPhone 16 Pro arrived in 2024 with the same level of emissions as the 15 Pro, it was still positioned as having greenhouse gas emissions savings of 30 percent rather showing those savings at a relative standstill, year on year.
GSM Arena
5 days ago
- GSM Arena
Fairphone launches new cables and chargers
Fairphone announced new chargers and braided cables that come with 100% recycled materials and lofty durability claims. The USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 cables feature 100% recycled copper wiring materials as well as recycled plastics for the housing, inner jacket and braiding. Fairphone claims its cables can survive over 70,000 bends, and they are all backed by a 3-year warranty. The cables support a 240W maximum power and a wide variety of charging protocols, including PD 3.1, EPR, PPS, QC4+. Fairphone USB-C 2.0 and USB 3.2 cables The USB 2.0 version does not support video output, while the USB 3.2 one supports up to 8K video transmission. The 1m long USB 2.0 version is priced at €19.95. Fairphone is also offering a 2.5m version for €24.95. The USB 3.2 version (1m) is priced at €34.95. Moving on to the chargers, the 30W USB-C fast charger comes with a single Type-C port and supports PD 3.0 at 30W speeds, alongside compatibility with the PPS 3.3, QC3.0, Samsung AFC, and Huawei FCP standards. Fairphone's 30W charger is priced at €24.95 but it's not available to order just yet. Fairphone 30W and 65W fast chargers The 65W USB-C version comes with dual USB-C ports and one USB-A port. It supports up to 65W charging speeds with the same protocols and also adds MediaTek's PE+2.0 fast charging protocol. Both chargers feature 100% recycled plastics and metals. Fairphone hasn't provided pricing and availability details for its 65W USB charger.
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mitsubishi Materials looks to scale down copper concentrate processing
Japan's Mitsubishi Materials Corporation is considering 'scaling down' copper concentrate processing at its Onahama Smelting and Refining facility in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. This initiative is in response to deteriorating market conditions and the need to enhance profitability by increasing the use of recycled materials. The company has highlighted a significant downturn in the external environment for its copper smelting business, mainly in relation t treatment charges and refining charges (TC/RC) for copper concentrates. It now has an 'uncertain' outlook for the smelting business, projecting a 'decline' in profitability. The scale down strategy involves partly halting production facilities after scheduled maintenance between October and November this year, with the goal to shift towards raw materials less impacted by TC/RC fluctuations. While the processing of copper concentrate is set to decrease, the treatment volume for electronic scrap (E-Scrap), such as discarded electronic circuit boards, will remain constant. This move is intended to raise the proportion of recycled materials used and, consequently, improve profitability. At the Naoshima Smelter & Refinery in Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture, the company has revised its 2024 investment plan. The policy aims to limit the increase in copper concentrate processing capacity while boosting the capacity for E-Scrap processing. In the meantime, the renewal and expansion of certain production facilities are still progressing steadily. Additionally, preparations are under way for the integration of the Sakai and Sambo plants in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, with the goal of optimising production systems and accelerating growth in the Copper & Copper Alloy business. This integration is scheduled for 1 April 2026. The Sakai and Sambo Plants have been closely linked within the Copper & Copper Alloy business value chain, with the Sakai Plant casting billets and cakes for further processing at the Sambo Plant. Despite each site developing its own operating systems, their proximity has facilitated collaboration. The upcoming integration is set to advance this cooperation further, aiming to enhance business agility and flexibility. By strengthening the integrated production system from casting to processing, Mitsubishi Materials seeks to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce production lead times. "Mitsubishi Materials looks to scale down copper concentrate processing" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lululemon, Samsara Eco Deepen Partnership For Recycled Materials, Targets Circularity by 2030
Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is one of the best Canadian stocks with huge upside potential. On June 11, Lululemon announced an expanded 10-year partnership with Samsara Eco through an off-take agreement for recycled nylon and polyester. The collaboration underscores Lululemon's commitment to building a circular ecosystem for its products and supports its goal of using more preferred materials by 2030. The deal could enable Samsara Eco to produce ~20% of the fibers in Lululemon's portfolio. The announcement builds upon a previous multi-year agreement between Lululemon and Samsara Eco, which was initiated in 2023 and aimed at creating infinitely recycled nylon and polyester. In 2024, Lululemon debuted its first product featuring Samsara Eco's material. This was a limited-edition packable anorak, which also marked the world's first enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product sample. A store employee in an athletic apparel store restocking merchandise. The Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lululemon, Ted Dagnese, stated that the company is diversifying by investing in multiple partnerships to develop solutions and reduce its reliance on fossil-fuel-derived resources. Lululemon's latest impact report indicates progress in integrating preferred materials, with 38% of products procured in 2023 containing over 50% of materials deemed environmentally preferable by the company. Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) designs, distributes, and retails technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories under the lululemon brand internationally. Samsara Eco is an Australia-based company that specializes in enzymatically recycling nylon 6,6 products. While we acknowledge the potential of LULU as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Tamworth's programme of events from arts collective unveiled
A giant dragon made from recycled materials is among the 2025 events in Tamworth unveiled by an arts dragon, featuring 1,100 scales hand-painted by residents, will be paraded through Tamworth, Staffordshire, on 19 July to mark the 1,100th anniversary of Athelstan, the first king of is among events organised by arts collective New Urban Era Community Interest Company (NUE CIC). Others include the free Kids Create Mini Arts Festival on 25 July, and two-day Art of Tamworth Festival in August, that includes live music performances. Vic Brown, founder of NUE, said this year was set to be its "most ambitious yet" and embodied "our commitment to providing free accessible arts experiences for everyone in Tamworth". "Our focus remains firmly on delivering high quality, impactful events that showcase the incredible talent within our community and beyond," he said. "We invite everyone to join us and experience the vibrant cultural landscape of Tamworth."He said NUE CIC will provide a "pivotal role" in the Athelstan 1100 Festival, which includes events across the country. Organisers also confirmed that the Kids Mini Arts Festival at Ankerside Shopping Centre and Tamworth Castle grounds will feature workshops and introductory sessions to various art forms, including dance, beatboxing, drumming and recycled arts. Tamworth summer arts programme includes: Athelstan 1,00 Festival participation from 19 to 27 July, including 'art battle at the castle' on 27 July Kids Mini Arts Festival on Friday 25 JulyNUE Beatbox grand finals take place at Tamworth Assembly Rooms. The event includes beatbox and loopstation competitions and performances on Saturday 2 August Art of Tamworth Festival from 16 to 17 August The programme also includes the Art of Tamworth Festival which features an acrobatic and drumming performance by Dubafrique, trapeze and circus skill demonstrations and free workshops. Mr Brown said the festival involves the creation of new murals, while the wider project would see bus shelters be transformed into public artworks. He added the extensive programme was made possible by funding from Arts Council England, borough council, Staffordshire Space Scheme, Support Staffordshire and local businesses. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
