Best Environmentally-friendly iPhone Accessories in 2020

Compostable case

The Pela Case is made of flax shrive, an agricultural by-product, and meets ASTM D6400 standards for compostability. It comes packaged in recycled paper, no plastic, and minimal waste. One percent of Pela's profits go to environmental non-profit organizations.

Solar speaker

This wireless Bluetooth speaker is made with sustainable bamboo and uses monocrystalline solar panels to power up with the sun. If you live in a very sunny climate, you might never need to plug it in. If you don't, just charge it up with a USB cable and get up to 15 hours of battery life. The speaker also charges your iPhone.

Skater boi

This very cool iPhone case is made from recycled skateboards. Etsy seller Skate4Create collects discarded skateboards that have cracked while in use and makes iPhone cases (among other things) with the reclaimed wood. Choose any size case from the iPhone 5 to the current models.

Solar charger

GoerTek's solar charger harnesses the power of the sun. Charge your iPhone over half a dozen times. It has three ports so that you can charge up to three devices at once. It also comes with a USB cable, so you can charge it normally when the sun isn't available.

Budget pick

Abitku's Eco-Friendly iPhone Case is made from biodegradable wheat-based bio-plastic. Since it's made from wheat straw, it has a matte texture and even a slight natural fragrance. Choose from three colors: Gray, Pink, and Light Green.

Pop that cork

Swedish company 15:21 handcrafts products from recycled cork caps and ships them worldwide (free). This is a minimalist case, so it's not a lot of protection, but it does add a unique Scandinavian look to your iPhone without a lot of bulk. Choose any model from the iPhone 6 to the current lineup.

Charge upright or flat

Nimble's products are made from recycled water bottles and organic hemp and come in plastic-free packaging. You can charge your iPhone (8 or newer) wirelessly; this charger converts from a flat charging pad to an upright stand. It has an extra port so you can charge another device as well.

Heavy-duty case

Mous cases are known for their gorgeous style and heavy-duty protection (using AiroShock™ technology) in a relatively slim design. This one is made with real bamboo, which is a fast-growing, renewable, and environmentally-friendly grass. Yes, bamboo is technically a grass, not a wood, though we use it like wood.

Compost

This eco-friendly case is made from a proprietary blend of 100% composted plant and bio-based materials and is totally compostable. It meets ASTM D6400 or EN13432 standards and will take between six months and three years to break down in a compost (depending on the quality of the compost setting.)

Charge to go

Nimble's fast charger is made from plants. Its internals are hard, plant-based plastics from materials like corn and sugarcane. It charges your devices for up to eight days and takes just 30 minutes to give you an 80% charge up. Charge up to three devices at a time.

Net worth

Ocean75 collects discarded fishing nets, which make up nearly half of the ocean's plastic waste issue. Each iPhone case is 93% recycled ocean plastic. The wave design brings to mind ocean waves, and the case is available in a handful of nature-inspired colors. Part of the profit goes to ocean conservation charities.

Folio style

GEAR4, a ZAGG brand, makes this folio-style iPhone case from recycled plastic. The slim, lightweight wallet case has two credit card slots and folds into a stand for watching videos. Don't let the slim form factor fool you: this is a heavy-duty case with 13-foot drop protection.

Excellent protection

This case is made up of over 85% ocean-based recycled plastic such as salvaged fishing gear. It has a sculpted wave pattern and a DropProof rating to 2 meters. With every purchase, LifeProof donates one dollar to one of their water-conscious nonprofit partners.