Best Eco-Friendly iPhone 13 Cases
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The brand-new iPhone 14 is now available, but for plenty of Apple users, the previous-gen iPhone 13 is still working just fine. And if you’d like to keep it that way, you’ll need to make sure it’s got a good case to protect it. And those who care about helping to curb climate change may want to consider opting for a case made of recycled or biodegradable materials.
You don’t have to sacrifice protection or style either, as there’s a wide variety of environmentally friendly options to choose from. We’ve rounded up some of the best eco-friendly iPhone cases for the 13 series below, though many are available for other iPhone generations as well.
Regular phone cases tend to turn into single-use items and end up in a landfill — especially with how often we upgrade our phones. Investing in a eco-friendly phone case is a great way to stop that cycle.
We’ve collected some of the best environmentally conscious iPhone cases, which are all made of recycled plastic or fully biodegradable plant-based materials. Eco cases can look and feel different from standard thermoplastic polyurethane, or TPU, cases, but most people probably won’t realize you’re using an eco-friendly case unless you tell them. Many offer good drop protection and all the cases on this list are compatible with wireless chargers.
A few have MagSafe options. Read more: Best Cases for iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max