I've been trying to figure out an 'optimal' solution to this problem, and I'm not sure there is one. Include a charging brick - extra waste, less phones shippe

I've been trying to figure out an 'optimal' solution to this problem, and I'm not sure there is one. Include a charging brick - extra waste, less phones shipped per container, etc. Bad for the environment. Switch to USB-C - millions of lightning cables need to be disposed of. Bad for the environment Include a lightning-to-USB-A cable but no charging brick, so people can use their existing bricks - people already have lightning-to-USB-A cables with their existing bricks, so people get extra redundant cables & people need to buy lightning-to-USB-C cables instead. Bad for the environment. Apple's current solution (no charging brick, lightning-to-USB-C cable) - people can use existing iPhone chargers, plug it into their mac or USB-C accessories. Some people need to buy a new brick or wireless charger. Still pretty bad for the environment, but arguably better than the above ideas. Make a user-serviceable phone with replaceable battery, etc, so it lasts longer and they can slow down the phone release cycle - iPhone prices go up, Apple's stock goes down. A bad move for Apple, but probably better for the environment.