Apple to Use 100 Percent Recycled Cobalt in Batteries by 2025

The giant firm of Apple announced that it will use 100 percent recycled cobalt in the company's designed batteries by 2025.

In addition, magnets in the company's devices will use entirely recycled rare earth elements, and all its designed printed circuit boards will use 100% recycled tin soldering and recycled gold plating by 2025, it said in a statement.

"From the recycled materials in our products, to the clean energy that powers our operations, our environmental work is integral to everything we make and to who we are," said CEO Tim Cook.

Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson said the company's goal is to achieve carbon-neutral products by 2030.

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