In an effort to reduce the emissions cost of its products, consumer giant Apple has partnered with metal producers Rio-Tinto and Alcoa with the aim of commercializing a new technology to eliminate GHG emissions from aluminium smelting.
As part of its pledge to eventually make all of its products from recycled or renewable materials, Apple has invested $10m in the venture, which is being called Elysis. Alcoa and Rio-Tino will invest $43 million between them, while an additional $94 million will be provided by the Governments of Canada and Quebec.
The GHG emission reduction will be achieved by the replacement of a carbon anode, which is normally burnt during the smelting process, with an “advanced conductive material” that releases oxygen rather than carbon dioxide. The technology is still in development, with Elysis planning on releasing it for sale in 2024. You can read the full article HERE.