Apple announced its latest efforts to meet its climate goals. Through its Power for Impact program the company is launching 10 projects around the world.
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Apple Backs White House Plan to Reduce Power Plant Emissions by 2035
Lisa Jackson said that Apple supports the Biden administration’s plan to have power plants reduce their emissions by 2035.
Adidas is Developing Solar-Powered Headphones
Adidas is currently developing a pair of solar-powered headphones in partnership with Exeger. Digital Trends interviewed Gustaf Rosell, chief product and innovation Officer at Zound Industries.
One of the key differences is they are powered by any light. Direct sunlight will be the strongest source, but even indoor lighting or, even better, having it close to windows will generate energy. The cells are flexible in their application and not sensitive to being shadowed in the same way as traditional solar cells.
Apple Releases 2021 Environmental Progress Report
Apple has published the latest version of its annual environmental progress report. There is an easy-to-navigate webpage and a longer PDF.
Celebrate Earth Day 2021 by Using Apple Pay
Now through April 22 Apple will donate US$1 to Conservation International for every Apple Pay transaction made with Apple.
Apple Launches $200 Million Carbon Removal Project
On Thursday Apple announced the Restore Fund, a project that will make investments in forestry projects to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
PopSockets Launches Plant-Based Phone Grip
PopSockets launched a new plant-based phone grip called PopGrip Plant. It’s made with corn starch, castor beans, and canola oil.
Apple is Building a Battery Farm Capable of Storing 240MW Hours of Energy
Apple shared some environmental news on Wednesday, including an energy storage project capable of storing 240 megawatt-hours of energy.
Apple Launches Youth Filmmaking Challenge With Redford Center
The Redford Center announced its second annual Redford Center Stories Challenge, and this year Apple has teamed up.
Apple's Environmental Moves – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-20
Today, Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest changes to help achieve their environmental goals.