Four of six September products, including iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, and Ultra 4, state 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery.

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Apple

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Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:46:08 GMT · 1d 7h ago

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The source does not specify why Apple is using 100% recycled cobalt.

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This indicates a significant shift in Apple's material sourcing for its battery components, potentially influencing industry standards for sustainability in consumer electronics.

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The Mac Observer
https://www.macobserver.com/news/recycled-cobalt-battery-shared-across-products/
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