Apple purchases renewable power to offset emissions from new Mac Mini

Apple is now buying renewable power to offset emissions from its new Mac Mini, making it the first Mac to earn the company's "carbon neutral" label. This move follows a similar strategy used for the Apple Watch Series 9. The Mac Mini's use generates more pollution than smaller devices, contributing significantly to its overall carbon footprint. The base model produces 32 kg of carbon pollution, while the top model's footprint rises to 121 kg due to additional chips. To achieve carbon neutrality, Apple purchases carbon credits from projects like sustainable forests. This highlights the ongoing challenge of reducing emissions in the computing industry, especially from semiconductor manufacturing.