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Google announced in August last year that it would use recycled materials in all of its “Made by Google” products by 2022, but it has already become clear that the plan has come true. The latest flagship Pixel 5 is made of 100% recycled aluminum, and other products also use recycled plastic.
Plan realized two years earlier than planned
The back housing of the newly launched Google Pixel 5 is made of 100% recycled aluminum. By making a smartphone with only recycled aluminum, not only can mined aluminum be completely eliminated and waste reduced, but the carbon footprint generated during housing production is also reduced by 35% compared to non-recycled aluminum. I can.
The new smart speaker Nest Audio also uses 70% of the housing parts made of recycled plastic, and the acoustic fabric uses the same sustainable fibers as last year’s Nest Mini.
The new Nest Thermostat also has 75% recycled plastic trim plates.
The use of recycled materials in hardware design is said to not only fulfill sustainability responsibilities, but also allow supply chain partners to invest in developing sustainable materials.
50% of all plastics used in products by 2025 will be recycled
Google has announced a new goal that by 2025, at least 50% of all plastics used in its products will be made from recycled and renewable materials.
In addition, Google aims to be 100% plastic-free and 100% recyclable by 2025.
Google is also moving towards zero landfill certification for all final assembly plants.
Source: Google [1], [2]
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