Apple wants to become a "closed-loop" manufacturerThat means it would never have to rely on mining for materials again...
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Apple's head of environment Lisa Jackson has interviewed with Reuters.
She spoke of Apple's goal to become a "closed-loop" manufacturer.
It would mean that Apple will cease to rely on mining for its materials.
Apple's head of environment Lisa Jackson has revealed to Reuters that Apple aims to become a "closed-loop" manufacturer that no longer needs to rely on mining for its materials.
A Reuters report revealed the progress of Apple's robot Daisy, which can disassemble some 200 iPhones per hour. According to the report:
Apple Inc APPL.O is trying to change the way electronics are recycled with a robot that disassembles its iconic iPhone so that minerals can be recovered and reused, but rising global demand for electronics means new mines will still be needed by manufacturers.
The Cupertino, California-based company says the robot is part of its plan to become a "closed-loop" ma...
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Apple wants to become a "closed-loop" manufacturer
