Apple wants to fully use recyclable materials for making all its devices

Technology giant Apple wants to "one day" end the need to mine materials from the earth to make its gadgets, the company said in its annual environmental responsibility report out Thursday.


"Traditional supply chains are linear. Materials are mined, manufactured as products, and often end up in landfills after use. Then the process starts over and more materials are extracted from the earth for new products.

"We believe our goal should be a closed-loop supply chain, where products are built using only renewable resources or recycled material."