Best eco-friendly cases for iPhone 12 and 12 Pro

Moment’s iPhone 12 case is thin and has a soft-touch texture. It is made from biodegradable materials, so the body is compostable after the polycarbonate parts are removed. It can be thrown in your compost bin when you are done with the product.

You know all those compact discs that you no longer listen to? Nimble makes translucent iPhone cases. They’re a bit pricey at $50, but some of us like the idea of ​​protecting the latest tech with recycled technology and don’t mind paying a little extra for it. They have antimicrobial protection, are scratch resistant, and aren’t supposed to yellow over time. Although the drive enclosure is slim, it is rated for 6ft drop protection.

Incipio’s Organicore cases are made with 100% compostable and biodegradable materials and also have eco-friendly packaging. The Organicore cases offer 8-foot drop protection and come in three color options: black, natural, and eucalyptus (pictured here). They look and feel similar to the Torro Eco Cover cases and it’s really a mix between the two brands. The main advantage of the Torro is that it comes in more eye-catching colors – red and blue appear – and currently costs less.

Note that Amazon is discounting some colors of the Organicore case (the natural version is $10), but the green version shown is $15. Additionally, the Organicore is available in an iPhone 12 Pro Max version, but that costs more.

Casetify recently launched its new ultra compostable crates. Compared to its previous Conscious cases, this new eco-friendly model increases drop protection to 6.6 feet and is made with Ecotify’s 100% plant-based compostable material, the proprietary blend of biopolymers, starch and grain of company bamboo.

Casetify also says the packaging is made from 100% sustainable, recycled and compostable materials, including eco-friendly, non-toxic soy-based ink. The case has a raised edge design to protect screens and is available in seven colors. The price is high at $66, but the case is customizable with personalization and prints.

This is the only case on the list that I haven’t tried yet, but Amazon user reviews are positive and it only costs $9. Eplantita claims its case is constructed from 100% biodegradable wheat straw and recyclable TPU. It fully covers your phone and has raised edges, which should help you in a face down fall. It is available in multiple color options.

Lifeproof’s Wake case is made from recycled ocean plastic (85% of it anyway). It’s nicely designed but I wouldn’t say it’s super tough – it’s not bottom locked and has 6ft drop protection. It comes in four colors, including this teal variant, which I love the most. (If you’re going to get a “green” case, it might as well be green.)

Tech 21 offers a variety of eco-friendly case options for the iPhone 12 series. The cases are made of biodegradable materials and have a grippy texture that helps keep your phone from slipping out of your hands. The Eco Slim model comes in a few different color options and offers good drop protection (it’s rated for drops of up to 10 feet) while being relatively slim. Prices vary a bit depending on the type of iPhone 12 you have, but most versions are $15 or less.

KerfCase has been making handmade wooden crates for a while, and its new plywood crate is not only more durable but cheaper than some, starting at $50, with 6ft drop protection and a warranty. limited lifetime repair. I like it better than other wooden cases I’ve tried. It’s also worth noting that Apple’s MagSafe charger will stick to the back of it, and KerfCase sells matching charging stations for the Apple MagSafe charger (yes, that’s an accessory for an accessory).