Tripling reusability: Carbon Shuttle Technology's innovative recycling revolutionizes metal extraction

Photographed by Hou Junwei

Metal recycling is getting a major makeover, driven by Apple's ambitious goal to achieve 100% carbon neutrality in their products and supply chain by 2030. But how can metal recycling meet these high standards? While Apple is pushing for greener innovations in product design and recycling, the reality of metal recycling remains challenging. Many consumers aren't eager to return their old phones, and the extraction of metals from these devices isn’t exactly eco-friendly.

Taiwan’s Carbon Shuttle Technology has developed a new material that reduces carbon emissions by 66% and lowers the need for incineration. Apple's supplychains is now considering this material as part of their efforts to improve the sustainability of their recycling processes.