How sustainable is a refurbished iPhone or iPad?

The purchase of a refurbished iPhone or iPad has less impact on the environment. That's because you buy an existing device. You can save about 55.5kg CO2 and 100L of water* on average when you buy 1 refurbished iPhone. These savings are equal to the delivery of 185 packages. There's also less electronic waste, because you reuse the device.

• The savings are based on an average comparison between existing, refurbished products and the production of new products.

The refurbished iPhone and iPad models have been checked completely. When a part doesn't work well, it'll be replaced by a new part. These parts are approved and safe. You'll get a 2-year warranty on refurbished models and the parts. Because refurbished iPhone and iPad models have been refurbished, they'll last for years. That's better for the environment than when you buy a new smartphone or tablet.

Refurbished iPhone or iPad models come in recyclable packaging. This looks different from an Apple box. Because the box is made of cardboard, it's easy to recycle. The cardboard has already been recycled, or it has an FSC quality mark. That means the wood that's used for the cardboard is cut from responsibly maintained forests.