Apple ignored breaches of China’s temporary worker law in its supply chain for years because it was concerned about increased costs…
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Apple pushes recycling with ‘Daisy’ robot, but mining still necessary
Apple is working to transform how electronics are recycled with a robot named “Daisy” that disassembles iPhone so that rare earth metals can be reused, but…
Behind the hype of Apple’s plan to one day stop mining the earth altogether
The existence of devices like the iPhone has come at a price…
Apple cobalt supplier seeking ethical supply with industry pilot
A supplier of cobalt to Apple Inc. is joining with others in the industry to try to ensure the metal…
Apple push to clean up supply chain gained momentum in 2017
Apple Inc. touted major improvements in labor and environmental practices across…
Apple releases 12th annual Supplier Responsibility Progress Report
Apple’s 12th annual Supplier Responsibility Progress Report details progress the company is making…
Apple’s potential cobalt mining play is about more than money
Recent reports that Apple is looking to procure cobalt, an essential component in smartphone batteries…
Why Apple wants its own supply of cobalt
Apple may be cutting out the middleman in its acquisitions of cobalt…
Apple in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners
Apple Inc. is in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt directly from miners for the first time…
Apple’s Lisa Jackson on making a completely green iPhone and tackling child labour concerns in supply chain
As tech companies come under pressure over the questionable ethics involved in their supply chains…
Apple has recovered millions in gold from old iPhones
Apple recovered 2,204 pounds of gold, valued at…
Conflict minerals: Why Apple can’t stop digging holes
Just before Earth Day, Apple Inc. announced a new goal…
Apple promises to one day stop mining minerals to make iPhones
Apple has one of the most aggressive sustainability and recycling programs in tech, but…
Apple continues supply chain transparency as Trump administration considers suspending conflict mineral requirements
Apple released its 2017 Supplier Responsibility Report today, as concern mounts over the potential impact …
