Apple's new disassembly robot, Daisy, is the most efficient way to retrieve more valuable material stored on the iPhone. Created through years of R&D, Daisy incorporates revolutionary technology based on what Apple has been able to learn from Liam, its first disassembly robot launched in 2016.
Daisy is made of some of Liam's pieces and it is capable of disassembling nine versions of the iPhone and sorting its high-quality components for recycling. Daisy can disassemble up to 200 iPhones per hour, removing and sorting components so that Apple You can recover materials that traditional recyclers cannot, and with superior quality.
Ahead of Earth Day, Apple has introduced Daisy, a new robot that can efficiently disassemble the iPhone to recover valuable materials. The company also announced that it will make a donation to Conservation International for each device received. through the Apple GiveBack program, now through April 30.
Both Apple GiveBack and Daisy support Apple's commitment to creating a healthier planet through innovation and help the company get one step closer to its goal. to make their products only use recycled or renewable materials.
At Apple, we are constantly working toward smart solutions to address climate change and conserve our planet's precious resources, "said Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives.
In recognition of Earth Day we are making it as simple as possible for our customers to recycle devices and do something good for the planet through Apple GiveBack. We are also delighted to introduce Daisy to the world, as she represents what is possible when innovation and conservation meet.
Through the Apple GiveBack, customers can deliver their devices to any Apple Store or through apple.com to be recycled or traded. For every Apple device received today through April 30, Apple will make a donation to Conservation International to support your efforts to preserve and protect the environment. Eligible devices will receive a credit that customers can use for a purchase in the store or drop an Apple Store gift card for future use. Conservation International uses science, policy and partnerships to protect the natural world that people depend on for food, clean water and livelihoods. Founded in 1987, the organization works in more than 30 countries on six continents to ensure a healthy and prosperous planet.