The hidden cost of Apple.

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In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, I look at the hidden costs and sustainable claims of Apple. Specifically, I look at Apple's efforts to reduce its environmental footprint through solar and wind projects. I also look at the repairability of Macs, iPhones, and iPads in order to figure out whether Apple's sustainability claims are marketing ploys or actual commitments. At the end of the day, Apple's products seem to fuel an increased desire for new and shiny tech, which ultimately leads to more e-waste.
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Resources:
1. 2019 Environmental Responsibility Report (Apple): www.apple.com/environment/pdf...
2. Apple’s environmental initiatives: just how green is the big fruit of tech? (TechRadar): www.techradar.com/news/apples...
3. How China Helped And Hindered Apple's Quest To Run On 100% Renewable Energy (Forbes): www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2...
4. Apple Now Runs On 100% Green Energy, And Here’s How It Got There (Fast Company): www.fastcompany.com/40554151/...
5. The Global E-waste Monitor 2017 (Baldé, C. P. et al): collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:...
#ewaste #Apple #OCC

[@OurChangingClimate]

How do you feel about Apple? Do you own any Apple products? If not, what do you use?

[@Iamveryconfusedabout]

I despise apple, although environmentally I'm not much better :/ I use an LG phone and an Acer computer

[@AngelVocal]

I don't think I'll ever use any Apple product, I hate their constant updates and people's cult-like mindset of calling people poor if they don't want/can't afford it. I use an Android Motorola phone but now I'll look further into longevity, reparability and leaving the least amount of carbon footprint. Just going to wait until this one dies out, though.

[@burningflower1]

I use an Ipad and own a Macbook, but the Macbook doesn't work that welly tbh especially for the price you pay for it so I use my Msi instead.

[@markusguan7688]

good thing I don't own any phones

[@watchout5508]

I only ever owned a Ipad mini and the best thing regarding it was when it was stolen:/ Never looked back since, felt so limited cause i didnt have a Iphone and Mac so it was almost less than even a tablet and after a year or so it became so slow it was more usefull as a paperweight. LOVE UR VIDEOS MAN KEEP IT UP

[@MikaylaSnow]

I would love to see a video like this for Amazon

[@paola1406]

Mikayla Snow YES

[@LostMySauce]

Isn't Amazon priortizing plastic mailers these days? Seems like they're taking one step forward, and two steps back.

[@nerdporkspass1m1st78]

Mikayla Snow 5:35 They’re at the bottom of the list? Then I would _definitely_ want to see a video like this for them.

[@johnthomas2970]

@@nerdporkspass1m1st78 the compankes at the bottom of the Greenpeace list are there because they didn't disclose any information regarding their processes (that's the case for the Chinese companies, I can't recall if its the same for Amazon though)

[@nerdporkspass1m1st78]

John Thomas John Thomas I have just checked the Greenpeace website and while you are close, the case with Amazon along with the other companies in the F tier is that they have not disclosed their _supply chain greenhouse gas footprint,_ which is (I think) only part of a company’s total processes as opposed to the company’s processes themselves.

[@renskersbergen7560]

video suggestion: Is Fairphone legit?

[@starylize]

yes, that would be great!

[@griefschicken8875]

very great suggestion

[@Dionyzos]

It is as far as I know but it really can't compete with other smartphones if you're into tech

[@Peizxcv]

Fairphone 2 is powered by 5 years old SD 801 and stuck on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. Buying a Fairphone 2 is literally buying a phone that cannot be used and needs to be replaced

[@griefschicken8875]

lol SD 801 is still better than my phones chipset.

[@Alexa.M1999]

You should do a video on sustainable fashion brands Reformation, Everlane and PeopleTree

[@CharisseSerrano]

Yes please on Everlane! There research/ratings out there from Good On You and Ecostylist show that they're not so great. But they're setting the standard out there.

[@kawaii2525]

It’s ironic that we as consumers have to be conscious when selecting companies for sustainability....when like you said, most companies could be more sustainable if it wasn’t about profit. Companies used to be held accountable for this shit! WE NEED TO Make them accountable again! They can do more than we as an individual especially when we broke AF!

[@emg508]

kawaii2525 when were they held accountable?

[@jenm1]

Sounds like big government to me. They need incentive, not authority which could easily be corrupted.

[@valeriacarrascoferrari6006]

System change, not climate change!

[@traviskitteh]

@@jenm1 But, what sort of incentive can the government already give them which they cannot already receive via tax cuts? How does a government use the power of negative incentive without crossing into the realm of big gov't.

[@jenm1]

@@traviskitteh I don't know the answers to that, but big gov is not the answer imho

[@DragonFang409]

People genuinely dispose of their “old” phones when a new model comes out? I though only the incredibly rich did that. Why do people bother wasting all that money just for slight changes in technology?

[@Scorpus85]

Social status combined with very effective marketing campaigns and social pressures do a lot of damage. When people will realize how much it costs to buy a 1000$ apple phone every year maybe they'll stop. But as it stands, some people go into debt to buy a new phone they don't need

[@CS-cg6hx]

No. I trade it in or recycle it or sell it

[@jamesx2703]

Because after 2 years my phone battery is absolutely fucked! If I have the battery replaced I'd have to restore and setup everything again, or I can sell it on ebay for 250 and put 500 towards it and get a new faster phone. I don't buy myself alot of new things so 40 quid a month for a new phone isnt that bad

[@gothicboulder]

James X You don’t backup your iPhone or something? Once the battery is replace and you download the backup there’s nothing else needed to be done. It’s not a hard process.

[@jamesx2703]

@@gothicboulder You still have to muck about with the apps logging in, downloading etc. Thwn after 2 years newer software is more processor hungry so doesnt run as fast, same reason we dont keep computers for 20 years Sometimes the deals on new phone contracts make it financially viable to replace every 2 years or so. £45 a month for the new Samsung S10 with 60GB of data is pretty cheap realistically

Companies certainly could be doing more but no one is pressuring people to buy their products. I still have the same Macbook pro I bought in 2010 when I started my masters in Architecture and it still runs Autocad and some 3D modeling softwares. And the battery still last around 2h which is spectacular considering it only lasted around 3/4 when I first got it. I never had to pay a single penny for repairs to the computer itself, I just had to buy a new charger in 2015. It is good for us to demand accountability from companies but people also need to take some responsability. We need to stop buying stuff just for the hell of it. Oh and I bought an iphone 4 that same year, it has been 9 years and I am only on my second one. My iphone 4 was lagging and freezing so I replaced it in 2016 for a 7 plus that I still have today and still runs perfectly. Love your videos. Cheers from Portugal

[@deepfakestudio7776]

You help the enviroment when You but less things.

[@EpicFoXD333]

The social culture pressures people to buy a new phone every 2-3 years. everyone I know has an iPhone 7 or higher. Same with Samsung, not many people own out-dated phones.

[@rea8585]

It would be interesting to know whether it is better for the environment to buy from Apple (which is doing a lot for the environment) or to buy from another company (less environment-friendly) but you can repair and change/add some pieces to.

[@eroelser]

I think only Fairphone stands out when it comes to enviornmental friendlynis. All the other big companys are more or less the same. But like he said buying used still is the best choice you can make if you are gonna buy something

[@rea8585]

Of course second-hand all the way! Although the planned obsolescence is killing my game when I do that..

[@starylize]

there’s a sustainable smart phone called fairphone, but it’s only available in Europe. A good way to be sustainable is buying refurbished or used products. :)

[@superduperfreakyDj]

My smartphone is 4 years old and I'll use it until it dies

[@sd8313]

Rea Kariz why have I heard ur name before Ohh it’s cuz I watched ur Tesla vid

[@asdasdjsjsjs4213]

This is not totally fair, in Apple's defense they give you a pretty damn long software support (for example the iPhone 5s, released in 2013 is up to date in software, with the latest iOS), they also use recycled materials (the new MacBook Air is made of recycled aluminum) also they focus on reducing toxic components from their products and they have pretty good recycling programs.

[@ouinon4394]

AsdAsdjsjsjs yess thank you

[@hammyithink5362]

... Samsung IS BETTER!😤😡🤣😂

[@richard200923322]

Harmanpal Kalsi ha no

[@NajMasta]

Agreed. His planned obsolescence argument isn’t really valid. Apple is literally making their older phones last forever.

[@keepme5225]

@Ahnaf Habib they get their chips from Qualcomm

[@HanaTNT]

Apple products are known for their longevity snd software upgradability. iPads, iPhones, laptops and Macs can be used for many years if you take care of them. This is one of the main reason for their high second hand price, unlike windows laptops and other phones. This is good if you buy them and keep using them until they give up. However, I do think they should be easily fixable and upgradable (the laptops) because right now apple is trying to glue everything to the motherboard. Another point, all though I don’t like it; that premium price is making a lot of average consumer hold on even more to their devices without upgrading, which is better for the environment.

[@IrvineIkari]

@SmokeFan2014 if they were planned obsolescence, how did the iphone 5s supported for 6 generations? heck, even the 2015 macbook pro is still widely used. they do both quality and quantity and hook their customers on long lasting services and support for continous stream of revenue. its a win win situation.

[@csl2583]

@@IrvineIkari The newer iOS updates are only compatible with the iPhone 5s for planned obsolescence. The software updates purposely reduce the speed of the phone to 'save battery life' according to Apple. In reality they are slowing older phones to a crawl just to get a tiny bit extra battery to get consumers to buy a new phone as they don't want their slow phone.

[@LeahandLevi]

Oh man I've been waiting for this one! Great work!

[@mothintoflame6131]

I love this kind of videos, where you talk about subjects that are very interesting but not easy to find things about!! Your videos are well made and super informative, keep up the good work!!

[@jamieroundtheworld]

Definitely agree with the sentiment in this video! Every one of us use tech everyday (we must be if we are watching this). I personally am a video editor so require updates to my setup even more so, and out of all the companies providing that tech Apple is at least mostly leading the way environmentally. However as noted, it's a pretty low playing field, so whilst we should celebrate when things are done right, that can't be a free pass - we need to constantly push for more and certainly not be sucked into the false upgrade cycles that are so prolific in the industry. I also like the fact that apple has worked on the ethics of its mineral sourcing and manufacturing - for instance its new MacBook Airs are made from recycled aluminium and 'know the Chain' independently ranked Apple's supply chain a close third out of 40 technology companies in 2018 where Apple scored highest for workers voice and monitoring.

[@georgeskht]

Very nice motion design, so pleasant to watch !

[@adewilliam9047]

The walk on 0:25 is on beat with the song omg great job it's so satisfying

[@reliablevariable1615]

I always love the production values of your videos! I recently joined your Patreon! I hope you continue the great work!

[@PhilosophiesofTravel]

Another great, well balanced and informative video, killing it!

[@redeer4891]

Another awesome video, as always !

[@marlouduchateau5299]

Thank you for making these kind of amazing video's. They are so informative and correct. Love your work! If you keep going, I will too ;)

[@icaro_andstuff]

Great video! Helped me a lot 💚

[@Dionyzos]

Companies like Apple should be obliged to take back every single one of their products to recycle it now or at some point.

[@jjsweep3642]

People would need to stop chucking their old devices in the bin in order for that to happen. Apple does recycle and refurbish a lot of what get returned to them, I personally have a refurbished MacBook Pro for instance.

[@lemon-fv7bm]

They take back old devices, even if they are not from Apple.What needs to change are the people who don‘t return their devices and throw them in the trash.

[@aerickajm9298]

They do. You trade in your iPhone or smth like that and they refurbish it to be as good as new and sell it back

[@callumclark4021]

In Europe all electrical retailers are obliged to offer recycling of waste electronics or pay hefty taxes if they don’t/can’t.

[@csgy2037]

They do, even if u go from android to iphone they remind u in the migration app to take the old android phone to an apple store so they can recycle it

[@BarcelonasHotCrowd]

Great video. For me, the iPhone has replaced around 100+ products. For instance, for the past 7 years, the only electrical products in my house are... a MacBook Pro, my iPhone, Apple TV connected to a TV. I stream my films so no nasty DVDs/BluRays/CDs with plastic boxes, distribution, manufacturing etc - no DVD players, radios, satellite boxes etc. Plus my Apple products can be recycled and use top quality long lasting components. I stream from the Apple servers which use 100% renewables and power my house with solar! Doing with the Apple route has been fantastic for me PLUS I have my films & music on my iPhone whenever I travel :) With the iPhone I never need to buy a camera, camcorder, radio, CD player, DVD/BluRay player, satellite box, clock radio, egg timer, sat nav, scanner, watch even!!!!!!!!! It allows me time to enjoy and no stress from these as the software is perfect & reliable. Plus I like Apple's liberal views along with protecting DACA, all nationalities/race etc. To me that's an important part of the 21st century!

[@ackbooh9032]

This is a great overview of the situation. Critical yet balanced, concise yet precise, objective and realistic.

[@uwuster]

Thanks for mentioning Fairphone! I really appreciate it! I would LOVE TO GET ONE!!

[@DrEiarmig]

Apple is still supporting the iPhone 5s from 2013, which is great! I don‘t think there‘s a single android smartphone from 6 years ago with the latest os. So they are trying to keep their phones alive for longer than any other company. But we have to push Apple on other issues, like the right to repair movement. If sustainability really is important to them, then they should allow third parties to repair their products and even design their phones/tablets/pc etc with repairability in mind. While a glued in battery might shave half a millimeter of a device, I‘d rather have a slightly thicker device with a replaceable battery, screen or what ever. I think that a lot if not most people would subscribe to that idea. As the biggest tech firm we have to push Apple harder on these issues because they lead the way and they could do a lot better. Thanks for the great video.

[@victorbaltus1635]

DrEiarmig if it is waterproof then replacing a battery is hard

[@DrEiarmig]

Personally a replaceable battery would be more important to me than a waterproof iphone. And I think that a device can be both waterproof and repairable if apple truly wanted it.

[@emilhuth3608]

Although apple products definitely are hard and expensive to repair, they get more frequent software updates than comparable android phones and (at least from my experience) they generally have a longer lifespan than the majority of comparable phones in terms of usability.

[@emilhuth3608]

@Viggen I know about the scandal of apple slowing down older products, however, I still experience apple products to be usable longer, especially because of the software updates. I'm not an apple user though, so maybe others have different opinions on this

[@arjunsalwan3691]

@Viggen It doesn't matter tbh? iPhones on an average last longer than Androids and thats literally just a fact. Even laptops for that matter, I still use a 2011 MacBook Pro without any upgrades and I have no plans of getting rid of it anytime soon which is more than what you can expect out of other competitors that released around the same time.

[@Woofwoof369]

You think having multiple software updates every 3 weeks is good comparing to how fragile it is their products and how it can easly break and you need repair. Apple is the fast fashion of phones and you can't tell that aint true

[@Woofwoof369]

@@arjunsalwan3691 why comparing Android (which is a phone only software) to Apple computer lasting? Try iPhone batteries, software leaving behind older generation phones and slowing them down to Android which it stays intact and you can change the batteries

[@Michele-nz8oz]

People, consider more used products. Most of the time they’re gonna be as good as new (if necessary changing parts like the battery), cheaper and environmentally friendly.

[@shreyadas7914]

This is crazy and thank you for taking the time to research. Very interesting video.

[@zehrajafri9252]

Great job, good analysis. Keep the truth alive. 👍 👍

[@andydutton455]

Great info

[@axeldt183]

Just bought a new PC, atleast I reused my RAM and PSU. Good video I really like how aestethic you make this.

[@KlayExterior]

The big rule is that you don’t need the newest iPhone every single year if your previous phone is still good continue to use it. And make sure to get a phone case for it so that when you do drop it won’t break.

[@ferventfei]

i've been needing a new phone after wearing mine out for years to a point where my phone barely gets updates and this is helpful because i have wondered whether i should get an apple or an android because i dont mind both of their features, so i might as well look at the effects it has on the environment. edit: i have never thought of buying a lightly used phone instead! i will definitely do that.

[@zumabbar]

doing my part to boost the recommendation algorithm!

[@rodrigo4379]

I bought my iphone 6S used in 2016 with one year of use. Its still running great and its on his 3rd battery too. Super happy with the reliability of this phone. Buy used and fix you phone before buying a new one

[@mnxsw]

I still have my Ipad from 2012 and works pretty good, I use it mostly as an ereader and to watch series on netflix.

[@leo9753]

3:58 gladly just one, never understood the desire for new phones. I'm still using a 80$ windows-phone from 2013/14. Sadly they stop support so I will need to get a new phone next year. Great video

[@yee6365]

lmao. there were no 80$ smartphones in 2013. Especially not with windows on them. stop lying

[@marksilla8276]

A windows phone? Why would you do that to yourself

[@msi4887]

You must be old

[@claudioK5449]

Please do a video like this also for the others major tech companies like Microsoft Google Amazon etc 🙏

[@thomasmuller3.89-0W]

Very good

[@ilcapitanoalexandr8698]

*You deserve those two weeks.. cheers pal)*

[@schoolgirl2cool]

Love your videos! Could you do a video on TOMS shoes?

[@amuselucky]

For the record, for buying a new laptop I'd recommend Framework. You can buy them pre-made or make your own and because it's so customizable and DIY friendly it allows for incremental upgrades and fixes (by yourself or by a repair shop) on specific components and that cuts down on e-waste. It's really worth shining a light on this as an option. I also think it has merit in making DIY fixes seem less daunting to an average consumer, we're smarter and more skilled then we know if given the chance.

[@oliverdobson5199]

I think Apple does some good and some bad. Their tech is supported for longer than their competition - Samsung maybe gives you 2 years of support, Apple more than double that, around 5 so youre getting new features and don't really need to upgrade. And even after that you can rest assured that your device will remain fast and secure, something many competitor devices cannot claim (they get slower, and may be vulnerable). There is a major misconception that Apple has planned obscelesence. In fact I'd argue the opposite. It is the other manufacturers devices that seem to quickly slow down. Furthermore Apple only releases new devices once per year (typically) making it transparent for consumers and easy to buy at the time that suits the person to get the most value. Compared to Samsung, which releases flasgships twice as often as an incentive, Apple gets high marks from me. But enough good, Apple needs to sort out its repair system. They see it as pro consumer so they arent on the line if a customer opens their device and breaks it. But this is not good for the environment or some customers. But maybe there is a little merit I have no figures. Also Apple needs to cut carbon emission from its manufacturing. As you said well just because they are better than the competition doesnt make them perfect. Great video

[@sd8313]

Can you please do a video about the company “imperfect produce” Also you have a great channel.

[@rossiantonio]

I really like this channel and I'm an Android user since 2010. However, I believe that people from the media are not fair to Apple. 1) Apple has now a 3-year circle in renewing the main design of the phone while Samsung and Chinese manufacturers are pushing completely new phones every year. 2) they are supporting their phones for 5/6 years compare with 2 years of the competitors. 3) I've a 2011 Macbook that I'm using for work every day (I'm a software engineer) and it's still perfectly usable. I believe Apple is really well placed for years to come compared with other companies. They already understood that we're going to buy far less hardware and the existing one need to last longer. Btw, my next laptop it's going to be a second-hand Macbook. So I agree with the author, if you can, buy second hand.

[@arjunsalwan3691]

@Viggen Its a marketing strategy, and they use the older devices as recycled waste or just refurbish it. Unlike certain other tech companies, they're taking a step towards providing more eco-friendly tech updates only for the people who need it. And they're certainly not blowing shit up.

[@rossiantonio]

@Viggen Samsung, OnePlus (phone that I own), Google etc allows you to trad id phones that are 6/12 months old. Regarding the laptop, after 5 years, most of the third-party components (CPU, GPU, scree, speakers etc) are not in production anymore. This is why the PC can't be serviced.

[@opahoppenstedt2306]

There is a point you missed: In the last years Apple has improved it‘s software support for older devices significantly. iPhones for example now are supportet for longer than ever (6 years) and they improved the operating system in a way, that even the oldest devices run quiet smooth. So in theory a user schould be able to keep his phone for 6 years without needign to upgrade.

[@micahluna]

Please make a video about metal straw impacts.

[@alvarocb2163]

What would the ecological footprint contrast be if I decided to buy a photovoltaic system on my roof? Solar power has disadvantages and wastes many people don’t think about. It’s a question I have been thinking deeply about. It’s also a good idea for a video 😉

[@devluz]

Also depends a lot on where you live and where your current power comes from. We thought about getting solar but turned out we get 100% renewable power from hydro already so it would probably make things worse in our situation :/It gets very complicated if you get a mix of renewable, nuclear and power from fossil fuel and maybe live in a cold / cloudy region. Very interesting topic though

[@jenm1]

Can you please elaborate or link a paper? Thanks :)

[@atonomical8489]

Two more points about Apple and their wasteful techniques: The fact that if you have a 'faulty' logic board (something as small as a blown fuse or capacitor) they will replace the whole thing. That they have deliberately slowed down phones' performance to encourage people to upgrade. (Thanks for covering Apple! They are a big concern in the tech repair community!)

[@springbok4015]

At least their iMac lineup is user accessible and repairable. But yes, it’s a problem for sure. Regarding the slowed down phones: they do this when the battery drops below a certain health, this extends battery life and potentially reduces fire risks. Generally the batteries in Apple products are of decent quality, so this mostly happens on phones 5+ years old.

[@victorbaltus1635]

They have never slowed down phones for profit only the very old phones got slower to last longer the rest is just fake news

[@springbok4015]

@@victorbaltus1635 Agreed. The bit about deliberately slowing down phones to force people to upgrade is inaccurate.

[@bachnguyen7411]

​@@springbok4015 They could've definitely be more upfront about it. While yes, they actually slow down the phone to make sure the battery lasts longer and the phone is more sustainable, in that process they saw a profit opportunity and wasn't upfront to their consumers why the phone is slowed down over time. This "forced" consumers to think they need to upgrade sooner instead of just paying for a battery replacement.

[@atonomical8489]

@@springbok4015 hallo, I would have replied a little earlier but I wasn't notified. First of all, unless you have a souldering iron and a good microscope, imacs are very hard to repair, especially as Apple now superglue the displays down, which is the only area to access the logic board from. (apart from the ram slots but that's only for upgrading ram.) Secondly, the whole slowing down of phones. Apple do this to force people to upgrade their to newer models. An iPhone only consumes a few Watts and this saving power by slowing the phone down wouldn't affect battery life too much. Plus I've never seen a (2011 onwards) apple battery last much longer than 2 1/2 years before drastically decreasing in health. That is just from my experience and people complaining in my life, but I've heard people online complaining frequently. Another fun fact about batteries is if one were to replace an apple battery with an apple battery in the iPhone x line, it reads always as very bad health even if the battery is new. Large repair centres can purchase some kind of appliance that authorises the battery as new and healthy, but you have to buy if from apple. If you'd like to be convinced a little more then I'd recommend watching some of Louis Rossman and ipadrehabs' videos on this subject. They're great people and I've learnt how to repair a lot from them. I wouldn't recommend going on apple forums to protest about batteries and bending iPhones etc because you will be banned. (they also have videos about that!) Have a nice day and stay safe! :D

[@lucyhorsman98]

What microphone do you guys use? It's fantastic quality :)

[@freevolutionx]

As you say it pretty much - the bar is low. It's not Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Tesla or Company X - it's the system that needs to change! If we all did a little part towards a better economy, it would happen in no time. #gifteconomy #freevolution

[@arjunsalwan3691]

Just a different perspective probably, but, Apple is greener than some of the other tech firms out in the market. Blatantly blaming Apple for creating the problems for upgrades is rather void considering literally every company releases new upgrades on a yearly basis. As far as stocking of old tech in concerned, it again is not Apple's fault, its just how our consumer market is shaped. That said, Apple is working year-in/out just to move towards a more eco-friendly future which is far more than what some other tech companies even intend to do. As a matter of fact I would argue Apple is probably the only tech firm providing workable updates for devices even after 5-years of release, for the consumers not wanting a device upgrade, which is definitely more than the updates (roughly 2-3 years of patches and updates) provided by some other companies. This might be just my point of view, and I am definitely gonna be blasted for it because I'll surely be called an "Apple Sheep", but you can't deny the facts.

[@RS-wk5ts]

Damn you do research better than I do my thesis study

[@milan9571]

How do you animate your videos/ which software do you use? :)

[@duimu]

How about their batteries? (Cobalt and Lithium and such)

[@aaron7520]

You would think Apple recycles their stuff when the majority just winds up where the rest of the trash does

[@jobeyy]

what is the name of the font you use in the video?

[@kafkamatt]

05:40 says it all at this point in time.

[@RandyLy]

We have an E-Waste collection day at my facility and I see some of my coworkers throwing away perfectly good but out dated iphones and ipads. Instead of trashing this and having a third party haul it off to a recycling plant, I refurbish it and salvage what I can by either using it for myself, giving it to someone I know may need it, or just selling it back to the apple store. Another man's trash is another man's treasure! It's just to sad to see perfectly good items be discarded

[@sarahjones1868]

Hi can you do a video looking into the company fairphone?

[@silvanadepaola3679]

Hi! would you make a video about Addidas and their initiatives on recycling plastic, I saw a video on Insider Tech, apparently they will also have a new product which will be 100% recyclable the 'Futurecraft Loop' is called, it would be interesting to see your research on this brand... love your videos! :)

[@oliverjacobsson1318]

Shot answer they are better than the other tech companies but not by lot. I would not buy an Apple product for the environmental reasons especially not after watching this video. (I don't own any Apple products don't want either)

[@nicholaspassmore927]

Meanwhile I am using a phone that is 7 years old (I think). Also planned obsolescence should be illegal unless it is proven that it is not damaging for the environment for that product eg.if newer models are so much more energy efficient. A bit extreme maybe?

[@thomasrdiehl]

Question: I am interested in how much environmental impact wireless earphones, speakers, keyboards and the like have, seeing how they all require batteries and are highly disposable, all in the name of a minimal increase in comfort.

[@valeriacarrascoferrari6006]

Which is the most durable phone? Pls I think I could change from apple to it when all my idevices are dead 🤔 (I’ve had an iPad for 4 years almost)

[@eileendesousa3669]

Could you please do a video on 'is offset earth legit?'

[@blitzkrieg7826]

this it a cool vid.

[@tylsim]

The leasing/payment plans that American carriers (as well as Apple) have pushed since T-Mobile started the trend around 2014 might be the most significant contributer to the e-waste turnover. Apple now charges $1000 to actually buy their phones, which is completely inaccessible for 90% of Americans. So instead they and carriers rent them for an extra $30/month on top of the cell bill, plus required insurance of $10/month, but you never actually own the device. Some carriers, like T-Mobile, even push you to upgrade every THIRTY GODDAMN DAYS. I bought my 6S used and unlocked in 2016 for $200, it's still super fast, I've replaced the battery once for $30. No problem with it. If I had instead gone with the program every sales team is pitching, I could've gone through 42 different cellphones in that time, and spent an extra $2,000 while coming away with owning zero of the devices.

[@sebtaylor2548]

If that modular google phone actually became a thing, it would have been great for the environment and contended with apple

[@Apodeipnon]

I liked the last part of the video. Don't go easy on anyone.

[@ABowlofPho]

The processors are not as big of an issue as the battery, I would say. Lithium-ion batteries WILL degrade over time just due to how they work. My S9+ after nearly two years of use, according to AccuBattery, the battery life has been reduced by 25% from the original 3600 mAh battery claim. We either need bigger batteries to begin with to offset this loss as much as possible, or at least make them more easily swappable on the user-level. The Fairphone is unfortunately the exception, not the norm as all the major flagship manufacturers are. Apple is notorious for being especially egregious towards users wanting to provide their own maintenance on phones. Repairing the rear back glass on say an iPhone X or iPhone 11 will cost up to $500-600 according to Apple (because they put all the hardware right onto the back), the price of what could be essentially a new mid-tier Android phone or a year-old Android flagship. This is undoubtedly to persuade the user to just buy a new Apple phone rather than going through with the repair. Meanwhile a replacement Samsung flagship back glass panel costs roughly......$20. I'm not defending Android, they have their own issues too. But there's a reason why Apple recently became the world's first trillion dollar company, and it's not because they're being consumer friendly.

[@Naiuhz]

What's the name of the music used in this video?

[@m.manfro1141]

Hey I really like you videos and find them both relaxing and informative, but I’d like you to talk about cigarettes impact on the environment (it may not be a big problem in the us but it is in the rest of the world) I always heard about the fact that cigarettes butts are very bad but what’ actually the problem with the smoke

[@DougGrinbergs]

4:09 repairability long-standing criticism. (Old PowerBooks and MacBooks had swappable batteries.) 5:10 Daisy iPhone recycling robot. (I believe some Samsung Android phones have user-swappable batteries.)

[@jonathanjones906]

To be fair to Apple it is doing something, which will hopefully evolve. Their products do last and my recent purchase was principally made out of recycled materials. Contrast a Chromebook which I purchased in 2012, which died on me within 2 years outside warranty (never again). No doubt things need to improve, but it is not all awful. We could do with changing our consumer habits - buying less. Some of the fault sits with us!

[@duyquangnguyenhac9151]

What song was played on the background ?

[@danielladner374]

Mac laptops do last a long time though, and normal repairs are pretty simple. I've easily replaced my battery and my screen on my mac. I replaced the keyboard too, but that was difficult. Just don't cause water damage, as thats the most difficult to repair on any laptop.

[@vivie5995]

So does it matter which brand you buy from if youre buying used products anyways?

[@kinfilmdiaries]

I own and use Apple products on a daily basis and given the opportunity to buy new tech that I need I would stick to purchasing from them. Among a plethora of other reasons, one of the main ones being their approach to sustainability.

[@0xAl]

You didn't even cover the recycling aspect of Apple and paper & plastic usage... brother you didn't do your due diligence

[@devluz]

What would you guys think if companies like apple switch to a rental / service based model? Pay a fixed monthly price and apple will keep your device up-to-date / replacing it when needed. This means apple remains responsible for the hardware and would have an economical incentive to take care of it & recycle parts. For customers it probably gets more expensive overall though but at least you don't need to gamble on an expensive device anymore that might break randomly after the warranty runs out.

[@kase9963]

Could you talk about Shiftphone ?

[@camy19]

Can u do rareform? V curious if its even good for the enviorment.

[@sleeplessengineer1450]

5:36 I find that graph a little hard to believe considering things like lenovo thinkpads are a lot more repairable than any apple device, which means a lot less ewaste. I also find the conclusion a bit weird. like you shouldnt have ended on buying apple, shouldve told people to get things like fairphone. But other than that great video!

[@firewordsparkler]

Pleasantly surprised by this. While I hate a lot of their business practices, I'm glad they're leading the effort in the tech field to combat climate change. I doubt my next computer will be another apple product, but I've been using the same Macbook Air for about 4 years, and don't plan on buying a new one anytime soon.

[@boxbird5723]

They do put in at least some effort into being sustainable, unlike some other companies.

[@martintaylor9962]

3:30 Don't get why people say that I'm sitting here watching this video on a 2009 Macbook Pro

[@arkoprovo1996]

Using decade old software ... as a programmer I know how impossible doing so becomes ... I installed Linux on one I got 3rd-4th hand once. Modern ones make installing Linux impossible. That's planned obsolescense.

[@222Deima]

So I really needed a new phone really badly. I got a new iPhone because my carrier gave it to me and it was cheaper than buying used or repairing my old one. And I feel that's a little of a problem.

[@matthiassommeregger591]

Could you maybe make a video about professional sports? like Olympic games or the FIFA World Cup. I kept thinking about that for a long time, especially since leagues like the World Surf League seem to become more environmentaly conscious, even though in the case of WSL that is a joke haha.

[@famuel2604]

Our changing climate *slowly moving circles* The comment section: is this production value?

[@user-dv2yc3si8r]

last year i swapped the battery of my 2014 macbook pro and wow they make it difficult to do it. i remember when macbooks had removable batteries

[@FelixHrm]

I am wondering how the practice of not including charger in the box when selling cellphone impacting the Apple company in cost and/or environmental effect

[@seanleal2292]

Can you please make a video on Google pixels because Google's sustainability page is certainly promising a ton of great stuff. I would love to know if say buying a pixel in 2020 would be pretty close to environmentally ethical. Because after all, we all need phones, so what is the best option?

[@hildaelson4203]

They are nowhere near being guilt-free, BUT they are still much better than a lot of other tech companies. Then again, I’m an Apple fan girl.

[@jenniferchaulam]

Kinda read it like "the hidden cost of apples" as in apple the fruit, then I'm like, "apples have a hidden costs???"

[@zehrajafri9252]

All electronics producer's should offer people an incentive to return their product to the retailer, that could return them to the companies that produced them.

[@JadeDragonRaze]

I used my ipod until the screen was so f**ed up I was afraid if I spilt water on it it would go boom. I had that thing for YEARS. My next iPod I lost is so hopefully the new owner used it for a long time.

[@stuckhopeless2715]

Thoughts on Terracube?

[@ItsPTson]

Hold up. Recent data shows people holding on to phones longer than previous phone generations as innovative has slowed down to moderate refreshes as you initially mentioned. Recent data also shows the stagnant growth in phone sales. That contradicts some of this video’s narrative of exponential waste. As people hold on to phones longer, demand decreases, production volume decreases, and waste growth slows. I thought that’s what the unsustainably factor of this video was going to be about.

[@gplifeau]

Yes, the incentives are misaligned between the for profit model and environmental sustainability (amongst other things). But what can we feasibly do about that?

[@Gamerad360]

Tax pollution, and Tax credit reducing pollution.

[@gplifeau]

@@Gamerad360 I like the idea of taxing the heck out of pollution but corruption in the governments of the biggest polluters and a collective apathy/antipathy towards the issue put it out of reach for now :/

[@Gamerad360]

@@gplifeau Cap and Trade. No government management. Congress sets a cap based on a percentage of our current pollution from Industry, and companies bid on the right to pollute. The only management is a government auction once a year, and the EPA fines more people.

[@prafullags]

Apple is at least trying to be as environment-friendly as possible. First, their hardware lasts long, they are powered with high performance processors and very long software support, i cannot imagine any other smartphone lasting as long as an iPhone. Most people use their macs for 6-7 years and still do fine, iphones for 4-5 years and ipads even longer.