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iPhone 16 Pro Goes Green, Emissions Plateau Since 2022

8/13/2025

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The iPhone 16 Pro, launched in 2024, boasts a greener design with over 25% recycled materials, surpassing the iPhone 11 Pro from 2019. Yet, emissions per device have plateaued since 2022, as Apple shifts its focus to AI. Meanwhile, Fairphone 5 impressively cut emissions to 42 kilograms, while rivals like Google and Microsoft face rising emissions.

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Story summary

The iPhone 16 Pro, launched in 2024, boasts a greener design with over 25% recycled materials, surpassing the iPhone 11 Pro from 2019. Yet, emissions per device have plateaued since 2022, as Apple shifts its focus to AI. Meanwhile, Fairphone 5 impressively cut emissions to 42 kilograms, while rivals like Google and Microsoft face rising emissions.