The hard way I have realized how polluting Air Pods Pro are.

[tomekwsrod]

Some time ago I bought Air Pods Pro (version I).

Apple had run a service program, that said they will replace your unit if it develops a crackling sound issue, or ANC stops working.

Unfortunately, my unit was affected by the crackling sound issue. I brought it to the iSpot, the service confirmed they crackle and replaced the Air Pods Pro. Some time passed and on the new, received unit the ANC stopped working. Moreover, the left pod started to crackle too.

The service program is now stopped (I double checked by calling and going to iSpot), so I will not get this unit replaced, but I doubt that any of those units are repaired. My Air Pods Pro still looks very new, the battery is superb on the case and on the Air Pods Pro, but there is no way to repair them. I have to trash them with the battery in the case and battery in the pods.

Now I can just imagine millions of those units, still mostly operational, being thrown away just because of defects that probably could be fixed if only they were designed to be able to be opened. What a waste of those technological marvels, and where is eco-friendliness in all of this non-repairable stuff.

 

[Bigwaff]

Have you tried?

National Services

Learn more about the available recycling options made available through the Apple Recycling Program.

www.apple.com

 

[NT1440]

Just recycle them. The only one choosing to throw them in the trash is you.

 

[Algr]

Just? Have you tried it?
I had a huge collection of VHS tapes of old TV shows. I looked around and found that no one would take them.

 

[NT1440]

Just? Have you tried it?
I had a huge collection of VHS tapes of old TV shows. I looked around and found that no one would take them.

But we’re talking AirPods. Apple will recycle any of their products free of charge to you.

 

[Packers1958]

I like throwing things away in the trash.

 

[Howard2k]

Take them back to Apple. They will dispose/recycle.

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

Some time ago I bought Air Pods Pro (version I).

Apple had run a service program, that said they will replace your unit if it develops a crackling sound issue, or ANC stops working.

Unfortunately, my unit was affected by the crackling sound issue. I brought it to the iSpot, the service confirmed they crackle and replaced the Air Pods Pro. Some time passed and on the new, received unit the ANC stopped working. Moreover, the left pod started to crackle too.

The service program is now stopped (I double checked by calling and going to iSpot), so I will not get this unit replaced, but I doubt that any of those units are repaired. My Air Pods Pro still looks very new, the battery is superb on the case and on the Air Pods Pro, but there is no way to repair them. I have to trash them with the battery in the case and battery in the pods.

Now I can just imagine millions of those units, still mostly operational, being thrown away just because of defects that probably could be fixed if only they were designed to be able to be opened. What a waste of those technological marvels, and where is eco-friendliness in all of this non-repairable stuff.

Poor you.
We have many local shops ready to replace those tiny batteries. At a very reasonable price.

 

[seggy]

Poor you.
We have many local shops ready to replace those tiny batteries. At a very reasonable price.

That's not what Apple's been doing despite the greenwashing, and I think that's probably the poster's point

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

That's not what Apple's been doing despite the greenwashing, and I think that's probably the poster's point

I would look at a bigger picture of the faked Apple earphones, other brand earphones flooding the market.
They all contain the toxic batteries. Apple is just another villain to the environment, the one that enjoyed the highest margin in selling those earphones.

 

[Ifti]

How exactly do Apple recycle - just remove parts, strip down, then create new units for resale as refurbs? Or are they actually disposed of 'sensibly'?

 

[Jackbequickly]

It is always about the money! If Apple can make money on recycling it, they will recycle it!

If not it will end up in the landfill . . . .

 

[addamas]

As you mentioned iSpot I assume you are in Poland.

Edit: checked replace cost or just one bud and it would cost more than buying one (449 per bud).

Wymiana, naprawa i serwis słuchawek AirPods - Wsparcie Apple (PL)

Twoje słuchawki AirPods wymagają naprawy? Zobacz, jakie masz opcje serwisowe, poznaj ich koszt i dowiedz się, ile czasu potrwa naprawa.

support.apple.com

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

Here is how they replaced the batteries. Be reminded that all was done under a microscope.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=946964160315291