Manzana announced that it will stop selling leather Apple Watch bands. As part of its initiative to reduce carbon emissions, the tech giant announced that They will not use leather in any of their products.. Instead, the company announced a new recycled material that has a lower environmental impact.
The decision not to use peels in all products is due to commitment to decarbonize the global supply chain. Apple has reduced its overall emissions by more than 45 percent since 2015 and has set a goal of being neutral by 2030. In the case of the Apple Watch, the company relies on 100% recycled materials for the box and accessories.
According to Lisa Jackson, Apple’s director of environmental initiatives, leather is one of the most popular materials, but it has a significant impact on emissions. Due to this, Apple has stopped using it in the production of accessories for all of its devices. From today, You won’t be able to buy leather bands for the Apple Watch. or iPhone cases made from this material.
To replace it, Apple introduced a new material known as FineWoven, micro-twill made from recycled material. FineWoven bands have a suede-like feel and are available in magnetic and clasp options for Apple Watch Series 9 and earlier models.
In the same vein, Apple announced that The Sport Loop harness has been updated. and now includes 82% recycled yarn. The company’s efforts also extend to collaborations with third parties. In the case of Hermés, two woven straps were announced: a hand-woven model and a molded rubber strap, waterproof and equipped with a folding clasp.
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