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How Does The New iPhone 13 Fare In Apple's Sustainability Efforts?

Updated: Nov 12, 2021

In line with Apple's continued sustainability efforts, the company has recently announced that its new iPhone 13 box will no longer come with an outer plastic wrap, preventing 600 metric tons of plastic from going to waste. Though the change may break consumers' expectations of the unboxing experience, which usually involves breaking the seal and unwrapping the device, the company stated that reducing plastic in the product's packaging is a part of its efforts to address climate change.