Ace your assignments. Crush your presentations. Build an app that makes a difference. Or surprise yourself with what’s possible. Whatever tomorrow brings, you’re more than ready for it.
Performance Master. Faster.
From the first day of class to landing your dream job, Mac and iPad have the power, performance and capability to prepare you for whatever’s next.
Powerful processors that easily zip through the most intensive tasks. Stunning displays for stunning work. Compatible with the apps used by pros in your future field. Mac will see you through college and beyond.
Juggles Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Autodesk® Maya® and more.
The intuitively familiar iPad is the ultimate in versatility. Type, write, sketch, record, create and stream content — iPad puts a world of possibilities in your hands.
Light in your backpack.
Heavy on features.
Performance at a glance.
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Compatible with everything from Microsoft Office and Google Docs on Mac, iPad, and iPhone to Autodesk® AutoCAD®, MATLAB and Autodesk® Maya® on Mac.
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Batteries that intelligently adapt to your routine for all-day battery life on Mac and iPad. The revolutionary Apple M1 chip gives you up to 20 hours on the 13-inch MacBook Pro and up to 18 hours on MacBook Air.
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Storage for every group project and memorable moment on every device. Get up to 2TB of cloud storage with iCloud.
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Sustainably made for the planet with recycled materials. And built tough for you.
Productivity
Done. Done. Done. Next?
Everything Apple makes works together simply and seamlessly so you can focus on what matters. Start a project on iPad and finish it on Mac. Tweak your presentation on iPhone just before class. Mix, match, find your flow and own your learning.
Turn your handwriting into typed text.
Take notes and capture your ideas however and whenever they come to you. Mac and iPad come with built-in Notes and Voice Memos, and you can download apps like Notability and GoodNotes 5.
Record notes with your iPhone. Continue on your Mac.
Pages, Numbers, and Keynote work seamlessly across Mac, iPad and iPhone so you can express your creativity in beautiful ways.
Create stunning reports with built-in templates.
“iPad is incredible for medical school —
it’s my external brain!”
iPad Pro and Apple Pencil are helping Sukonpatip progress in medical school and inspire other students. See how she incorporates creativity into her quest to help others.
Manichaya Sukonpatip creates beautiful handwritten notes using GoodNotes 5 on iPad Pro with Apple Pencil.
Manichaya “Mafueng” Sukonpatip
Studying Medicine,
Chulalongkorn University, class of 2023
“When I first got to med school, I was introduced to iPad and Apple Pencil — it really changed my life.”
Manichaya Sukonpatip, a fifth-year medical student at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University, is focused on helping people lead healthier lives — including herself.
“I was always the one who struggled with studying. I knew I would need to discover new ways to learn if I wanted to become a doctor.”
The rigour and intensity of medical school pushed Sukonpatip to find the best tools to help increase her productivity, organisational skills and retention.
“iPad is extremely helpful for a medical student. It enables me to create colourful content that makes it easy to identify anatomy and understand how the human body works. Plus, writing with Apple Pencil is smooth and natural. Its functionality is dynamic and user-friendly.”
Amplifying her notes with drawings, clips and imagery helps Sukonpatip remember information better, as well as supports a seamless workflow. Before lectures, she imports her professor’s presentations into GoodNotes 5 on iPad or AirDrops them from her peers.
“Now I don’t need to carry heavy textbooks to classes and labs. Not having to print slides also saves time and a lot of money!”
iPad has transformed her academic experience so much that she began creating videos featuring her top study and school-life-balance tips. “I use iPhone to record my note-taking videos, then drop them on Mac to edit and publish.”
Today, she has many followers on social media who look to her as an icon of productivity and source of inspiration. “iPad has helped me learn new techniques to be successful — I enjoy sharing that knowledge to help others.”
“As a man of colour whose success was fostered in my community, I have a duty to ensure our narratives are never forgotten.”
See how Alferos is using Apple technology to drive impactful policy change and help combat discrimination and digital insecurity in higher education.
Isaac uses iPhone 13 with FaceTime to stay connected with leaders, students, and family while travelling as CSU’s student body president.
Isaac Alferos
Studied Business Administration/Finance,
California State University, Fullerton, class of 2022
President, California State University Student Association, 2021–2022
“I’m doing so many things. My devices can’t fail. They can’t be a limiting factor. I love the flexibility of Apple devices and how dependable they are, wherever I am.”
As a recent graduate of California State University, Fullerton, business major Isaac Alferos has tirelessly engaged as a digital equity advocate and activist in higher education — and he’s made real change across California and beyond.
As one of the few African and Asian Americans in his school, Isaac experienced systemic racism early on. “My teachers disciplined me harder — I was always perceived as being disruptive. I learned to reject what I was, in favour of performing what they wanted me to be.”
At CSU Fullerton, Isaac joined the Male Success Initiative, where men of colour are empowered to achieve their potential. Feeling “at home” for the first time, it inspired him to advocate for an accessible, inclusive future in education through policy change.
For the past year, Isaac has served as president of the Cal State Student Association and was recognised by the California State Legislature as the official representative of 480,000 students across all 23 CSU campuses. He’s chosen Apple technology to power every step of his work, from the lecture hall to city hall.
Notes on iPad with Apple Pencil supports every aspect of his civic engagements with board members and campus leaders, as well as his research work. “iPad is my Swiss army knife — it works for all situations, and seamlessly with my Mac and iPhone to support my full calendar of activities.”
For academics, Isaac uses Mac with RStudio to crunch data sets and conduct research for his successful proposals — like writing statewide legislation that makes it easier for low-income students to apply to college with a single, universal application.
iPad also enables his creativity and helps “humanise what leadership looks like, by making it personal.” Through the Black + Brown Healing Project, an organisation he founded to support Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) writers and creatives, he wrote a book of poetry capturing his experiences as a black, queer man — all on iPad.
The foundation of leadership and productivity that Isaac has built as an undergrad will continue to serve as a springboard for his commitment to social justice. And he’s just getting started.
Productivity at a glance.
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Accessibility features are built in for every kind of learner. Like VoiceOver, which uses audio to help you navigate within apps. And Speak Screen to turn any textbook into an audiobook.
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Night Shift uses your clock and location to automatically adjust the colour of your display for easier all-nighters.
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Sidecar wirelessly connects your iPad to Mac as a second display for more study space.
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Spaces gives you multiple desktops on Mac to compartmentalise different projects.
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Reminders and Calendar keep track of deadlines and schedules.
Creation Think. Make. Build. Do.
Calling all creators. Everything is yours to reimagine and remake. Explore newfound passions and pick up new skills. Build an app, create a series or launch the next big thing. Surprise yourself — and the world.
iPhone, Mac, and iPad are full-on production houses with iMovie, GarageBand and Photos built in. Create content to your heart’s content.
Add magic to any creative project.
“iPad offers me unlimited paint colours at my fingertips in the digital world.”
See how Bim, a fourth-year visual arts student, is using iPad Pro with Apple Pencil to bring her dynamic ideas to life.
Apichaya “Bim” Wannakit
Studying Fine Art
Silpakorn University, Thailand, Class of 2024
“Digital art with iPad and Apple Pencil has helped to expand my creative thinking.”
In the heart of the modern Thai art scene, Bim is starting her fourth year in painting, sculpture, and graphic art at Silpakorn University in Bangkok. Growing up in Northeast Thailand’s creative community in Ubon Ratchatani, Bim developed her passion for art at a young age.
She took inspiration from anime like “Dragon Ball Z” cartoons she saw on television and the manga comic books she collected. She put years of hands-on practice into her illustrations using brushes, watercolours and oil paints. In high school, she discovered even more ways to express herself and expand her creative palette when she started using iPad with Apple Pencil.
“I quickly adapted to the precision and flexibility of digital painting using Apple Pencil,” Bim says. “It brought my entire art kit into one magical tool, without sacrificing the natural feel of traditional mediums. It allows me a new way to bring my ideas to life.”
When it was time to get ready for university, Bim used iPad to bring her art portfolio together, capturing and storing all her mixed media digitally on iCloud. Bim says, “I initially chose Apple technology because of its cloud service for file management and simple-to-learn design interface — iPad has made my life easier.”
Today she uses Procreate on iPad with Apple Pencil for all her creative workflows. Features such as QuickShape and StreamLine with Apple Pencil enable her to quickly add layers, outlines, colours, and shadows in an immersive and playful way. “My love for traditional painting and digital art brings me a new sense of balance. My Apple devices help to make this possible from anywhere.”
iPad also supports her daily academic work. Bim uses Apple Pencil with GoodNotes for note-taking, and Microsoft Word on iPad for creating art descriptions. “In class, I use iPad Pro to present my work,” Bim says. “And the 12.9-inch screen is large enough for my professor to view my art comfortably.”
With the ultimate goal of becoming a professional artist, she promotes her artwork at local art galleries and on social media. And in preparation for her senior public showcase, Bim is planning a mixed-media series exploring and visualising people’s dreams.
“Through my art, I want to tell a story that inspires others and creates a space for experimental ideas.”
“Apple seamlessly supports my creativity, so I can capture my ideas from anywhere.”
An aspiring graphic designer, Sumettavanich uses iPad Pro and MacBook Pro to make studio-quality graphics. Learn how she turned a childhood pastime into an inspiring career path.
Sumettavanich uses Procreate on iPad Pro and Adobe InDesign on MacBook Pro to seamlessly capture ideas and create eye-catching designs.
Suwara “Pai” Sumettavanich
Studying Communication Arts, Advertising and Design,
Chulalongkorn University, class of 2023
“I love my MacBook Pro. I use it for just about everything. It’s my creative superpower”
Suwara Sumettavanich has dabbled in art most of her life. Born into a family of healthcare professionals who work long hours, she would pass the time by drawing. Now, she looks to create beautiful designs to bring joy to those around her. “When people see beautiful art, it makes them happy. It’s very important for me to evoke this emotion.”
Now a junior at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University, she is studying to turn her passion for graphic design and multimedia into a career that makes an impact.
Ideas come to her in parks, coffee shops — anywhere and at any moment, Sumettavanich says. Voice Memos on iPhone help her capture her thoughts. Later, she sketches out her ideas with Apple Pencil on iPad and creates final compositions using Adobe Creative Suite on MacBook.
“I love using my MacBook to bring my ideas to life. And I store my work safely on iCloud, so I can access my creations anytime.”
Interdepartmental collaborations are an important part of Sumettavanich’s programme, during which she challenges herself to transform and adapt her work to the worlds of film and music. “We use Keynote and Pages to collaborate on group media projects, then edit in Final Cut Pro. These tools make it easy to add notes, pictures and transitions that really liven up our projects.”
While Sumettavanich hopes to join a creative agency after she graduates, she is also interested in philosophy and meta ethics, which has expanded her perspective of beauty.
“To me, creativity means expressing yourself freely, and not worrying about what others may think. Apple tools help me do this.”
“Gen Z is innovating how
voices are shared.”
Learn how Lim-Chan is using iPad and Apple Pencil to create web comics that tell stories from marginalised communities.
Elle uses iPad Pro and Apple Pencil with Procreate to develop expressive, artistic comics.
Elle or “L” Lim‑Chan
Studying MFA in Comics
California College of the Arts, class of 2023
“Animation is my first love, and telling meaningful stories is my passion. Bringing those together on iPad is a magical process.”
With their insightful, thought-provoking works, California College of the Arts MFA student Elle Lim-Chan is using iPad to transform traditional comics into inclusive experiences that comment on culture and identity.
“Storytelling often creates experiences for those around us based on our own experiences and values. For queer and trans people, actively shaping a space for ourselves is particularly relevant, but it has been harder to do.”
A non-binary, first-generation American, Lim-Chan’s mission was first inspired by the experiences of their Chinese South African parents, who immigrated to the United States during Apartheid. Earning a degree in anthropology from Stanford University and participating in San Francisco’s arts scene gave Lim-Chan the foundation to begin telling their own meaningful stories about society.
“The underground comic scene has always been a place for hearing trans voices, but it has been limited by distribution. iPad Pro and Apple Pencil enable me to create and publish zines with QR codes that can be shared online.”
Apple technology powers Lim-Chan’s ability to bring together creative art and narrative to develop web comics. “Apple seamlessly supports and encourages self-expression, which is really important to me.”
“I love having different screen sizes for different levels of engagement,” they say, using MacBook with Photoshop for design work, and iPad with Procreate for illustrations and sketching. “And with Apple Pencil’s responsiveness and organic feel, I’m not missing anything from a traditional pen or pencil.”
After graduation, Lim-Chan intends to use their portfolio to progress their career as a freelance artist working across multiple mediums — a testament to how Apple products can open new opportunities of creative freedom.
“There’s nothing more impactful than being your authentic self,” they say. “This is even more important for queer and trans people, and involves even more creativity, and bravery, and confidence to inspire others.”
Control Logic Pro on Mac. With Logic Remote on iPhone.
Mac and iPad come with all the apps you need to start creating. And whenever you’re ready to produce professional films and music, step up to pro apps on Mac like final cut pro or Logic Pro.
Turn ideas into apps with Swift.
Swift is a coding language that’s easy to learn and is used by developers everywhere. And no matter your level, Apple has resources to help you advance your coding skills.
“Quickly sketching an idea in Freeform, prototyping in SwiftUI, and testing it out feels like having a superpower.”
Learn why Jia Chen chooses Swift with Xcode on Mac
for creating and problem solving.
Jia Chen Yee
Studying Information Technology
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore, Class of 2024
“The desire to experiment with new ideas and create something unique has always been a part of me.”
Jia Chen has always been fascinated by the intersection of science and technology. As a child growing up in Singapore, his family encouraged him to play STEM-based games. And with his first iPhone, his passion for technology exploded.
“When I was just 11 years old, my entire world was transformed by the incredible capabilities of mobile apps.
That was all the inspiration Jia Chen needed to bring his own ideas to life, through apps. He learned to code using Swift on Mac — just two years later, he developed and published his first iOS app on the App Store.
I found Swift programming language much easier to learn than Java,” says Jia Chen. “It’s simpler and more straightforward.”
Today, Jia Chen’s life revolves around building solutions with the technology he loves. He studies advanced user-experience design, end-to-end development, and entrepreneurship at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. For his projects, he uses iPad to sketch app designs in Freeform and ideates with Swift Playgrounds before jumping onto Mac to develop with Xcode.
Jia Chen also enjoys coming up with ideas that make learning more engaging. As an intern at the Apple Developer Academy in Indonesia, he coded a 3D-style presentation to help mentor and inspire other developers to use ARKit. And his volunteer work, teaching autistic students at a local school, inspired him to develop the “ExploreAbility” app which shows how to integrate Apple accessibility features, like VoiceOver and Guided Access, into apps.
“I love sharing knowledge,” Jia Chen says. “I aim to ensure that learning app development is accessible to everyone in a positive and collaborative environment.”
To add to his portfolio, Jia Chen also developed for Swiss sewing company Bernina. The “Bianco” app allows designers to create patterns with Apple Pencil on iPad. They then use the app’s AR functionality — powered by ARKit and iPad camera system — to preview how it will look on fabric.
And he’s only getting started. At just 18 years old, Jia Chen has already published six apps on the App Store, and is a two-time Swift Student Challenge winner. He continues to develop iOS apps and inspire young minds to create and explore.
“Coding and building apps with Swift is the perfect avenue to bring ideas to life. Coming up with an idea, quickly prototyping, and testing it out is all the superpower I need.”
“I want to develop apps and innovate ways that help people improve their lives.”
See how Preenapun, a second-year medical student, combines research, creativity and Apple technology to invent tools that improve public health and safety.
Gam uses Swift and Xcode on her MacBook to design apps that support safety and community wellness.
Gam Preenapun
Studying Medicine and Data Science, Chiang Mai University, class of 2026
“Technology today is part of every field, so understanding the fundamentals of app development is quite important.”
With a passion for research, data science and apps, Chiang Mai University medical student Gam Preenapun is determined to make a positive impact in her community by discovering innovative solutions that improve public health.
Gam was first introduced to the world of coding and Swift at a secondary school camp. Hooked on a new way to solve problems, she watched YouTube tutorials to teach herself the basics of app development with Xcode on Mac.
“MacBook is my favourite Apple device. I use it for all my coding, and it’s easy to use with Xcode. It’s stable, reliable and can run all day.”
Today, Gam applies her coding skills to develop app prototypes focused on health and wellness. One example is Girl Guard, a project she created using Playgrounds in Xcode on Mac for women to help combat sexual harassment.
“I was inspired to develop this app concept based on hearing my friends’ stories, as well as my own personal experience and knowing how scary it can feel to travel alone.” Girl Guard’s native app includes features called “Fight Like a Girl” which sounds a siren to call for help, and “Trustworthy Friend” which simulates a conversation with others to help deter potential harassment.
Girl Guard has received positive recognition from Gam’s community, and was also recognised as one of Apple’s 2021 Swift Student Challenge winners. This feedback has reinforced Gam’s desire to focus her studies and passions on creating tools that promote well-being in society.
For medical school, Gam loves using iPad for drawing and sketching her next inventions. She uses Apple Pencil with GoodNotes on iPad to bring anatomy and biochemistry notes to life, and Keynote to create compelling presentations that showcase her data research — which is focused on improving access to healthcare in rural communities across Thailand and beyond.
“My goal is to find solutions that help people at scale — to support a brighter future for today and future generations.”
“My professors are amazed at how quickly I can develop a prototype using Swift.
It’s a game changer.”
Discover why Alexander uses Apple technology to create innovative apps that make positive impact.
Alexander Reinicke
Studying Business Management
SRH University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, class of 2024
“Coding helps me to build
innovative business ideas
that can make a difference.”
Alexander is not your typical 19-year-old. As a young boy growing up in Ukraine, his family encouraged him to explore a range of creative pursuits — from studying piano and composing music to playing competitive chess and learning to speak five languages.
In high school, he began to harness that creative ingenuity by designing websites and working with local start-ups. This sparked his passion to learn the fundamentals of developing, launching and scaling an idea. “I chose to study Business Management at university so I could learn how to create a business that brings my ideas to life,” he says.
He quickly realised that writing code and building apps is essential for business leaders today. So, ever the entrepreneur, Alexander taught himself Swift by reading the Develop in Swift books. “I love how Swift is led by the user experience. It’s so motivating to think about how someone will use a solution.”
Two weeks later, he built the first prototype for “Just Cook” in Xcode. This versatile recipe and cooking app features an AI assistant and won a university award. “My professors are amazed at how quickly I can develop a prototype using Swift. It’s a game changer.” Alexander and his student team continue to improve the app, recently building a visionOS beta version. They enjoy using Freeform and Messages to collaborate, communicate, and mind map in true start-up fashion.
Using Swift, Alexander continues to translate his creative ideas into apps that make a real impact — like improving eye health. His “Blink Your Eyes” app tracks eye blinking during device usage and provides screen break alerts and eye exercises. This forward-thinking app won him global recognition with a Swift Student Challenge Award in 2023.
“Winning the Swift Student Challenge and being recognised at Apple Park was incredibly inspiring,” he says. “It’s unbelievable how much feedback is coming in on my app!” For Alexander, the ability to also connect with developers from around the world has been just the network he needs to stay inspired and continue improving his skills.
“Coding is kind of a superpower — it’s definitely worth learning how to change the world with iOS apps.”
Take your creativity further.
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Develop in Swift includes free resources to help you learn to code — in or out of class.
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Creative Projects video series shows you how to film, edit, draw and more on iPhone and iPad.
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Master Your Major with curated apps for every subject.
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Today at Apple has tons of tutorials and tips from pros that you can watch at home or experience IRL.
Collaboration Snap it. Text it. Send it. Bring it.
Whether your classmates are in the same room or in a different country, secure collaboration is key. Share ideas in live documents, send giant files or talk it out using your favourite chat and video conferencing apps.
Miles apart? Get on the same page.
No connection? Send it with AirDrop.
See you, you, you, and you on FaceTime.
Collaboration at a glance.
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Messages syncs your conversations across iPhone, Mac and iPad. And when you need to figure out a problem together, Messages on Mac makes it easy to share your screen.
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AirDrop lets you share your photos or project files wirelessly with anyone in the room.
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Group FaceTime is perfect for brainstorms with up to 32 people.
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Pages, Numbers, Keynote and Notes are built for collaboration. Share a link, and your classmates are in.
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Privacy and security are built into every Apple device. Control what you share — and who you share it with. Mac models with the Apple M1 chip or the Apple T2 Security Chip encrypt your data on the fly.
Recharge
Aaaaand, breathe.
Meditation sessions. Original shows. And playlists for mellowing out. Balance work and play with apps and services to keep you entertained, relaxed and well.
Nothing comes between you and your music with Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods Pro. And if your BFF has a pair of AirPods, you can both join the party with Audio Sharing on your iPhone or iPad.
All-access music. All your devices.
With gorgeous Retina displays, immersive sound systems, and all the content you can dream of, Mac and iPad transform any dorm room or living room into a full-on cinematic experience.
Movies are easier on the eyes with Night Shift.
Run. Breathe. Take a beat. Apple Watch
helps you keep track of whole-body
wellness so you’re up for marathon study sessions. Or actual marathons.
Take a
timeout at crunch time.
Play across hundreds of new worlds with Apple Arcade. One subscription. No ads or in-app purchases. You’ll never run out of fun.
Jump from iPhone to iPad, Mac and Apple TV.
Recharge at a glance.
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Do Not Disturb gives you control over your downtime.
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Screen Time helps you keep an eye on your device use.
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The Health app makes it easy to organise and access your health information by consolidating your data from your iPhone, Apple Watch, and the third-party apps you use in one convenient, secure place.
Unparalleled privacy. A clean footprint. Access for all.
Privacy
Every Apple product is built from the ground up to protect your privacy. We don’t create user profiles, sell personal information, or share data with third parties to use for marketing or advertising. And apps share only the information that you authorise.
Environment
Apple products are designed to reduce our impact on the planet while maximising performance and strength. We strictly monitor our supply chain during manufacturing, are careful to design for energy efficiency, and work to make our products as recyclable as possible.
Accessibility
We build Apple products to empower everyone. Every device, every piece of software and every service is created with accessibility features built in. Because when people can participate in the ways that work best for them, students everywhere are at their best.
Pro Apps Bundle for Education
A collection of industry-leading apps from Apple that deliver powerful creative tools for video editors and musicians.
Apple Music Student Plan with free Apple TV+
Get a free trial of Apple Music, free access to Apple TV+, and a special student rate of S$5.98 for both after the trial ends.
AppleCare+ with education pricing
Get accidental damage protection and more. Save with education pricing on AppleCare+ for Mac and AppleCare+ for iPad.
Apple Trade In
Just trade in an eligible device for credit or recycle it for free. It’s good for you and the planet.