Apple pledges to reach zero carbon emissions by 2030 across its entire business, from Apple Stores to iPhone production

* Apple announced a major sustainability initiative on July 21: By 2030, Apple pledges to be carbon neutral "across its entire business" – from Apple Stores to iPhone manufacturing. * "By 2030, every Apple device sold will have net zero climate impact," the announcement said. * To do this, Apple intends to ramp up the use of recycled materials in its devices, and to offset any carbon emissions it creates by "developing innovative carbon removal solutions." * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Apple is going completely carbon neutral, from storefronts to iPhones. "By 2030, every Apple device sold will have net zero climate impact," the company said in an announcement on Tuesday morning. Though Apple's corporate offices are already operating as such, the company plans to expand its focus on sustainability t0 the rest of its operations. That includes manufacturing, shipping, and retail. But how does one of the world's largest companies, which makes tens of millions of consumer devices every year, become carbon neutral? The plan is two-fold: "Reduce emissions by 75 percent by 2030 while developing innovative carbon removal solutions," the announcement said. Another critical part of that plan is Apple's increasing use of recycled materials in its products. Some of that work has already been implemented across Apple's product line. "All iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch devices released in the past year are made with recycled content," the company said, "including 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in the iPhone Taptic Engine — a first for Apple and for any smartphone." SEE ALSO: Apple's operations in China are now 'carbon neutral' Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: What it takes to be a PGA Tour caddie
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A full breakdown of what channels you get with every Sling TV package, plus all the add-ons

* Sling is one of the most affordable cord-cutting services on the market, offering two packages — Orange and Blue — with 30+ channels starting at $30 a month or combined for $45 a month. * Orange offers the Disney Channel and ESPN, while Blue offers a slate of Fox channels, NBC, Bravo, and Discovery. Both Orange and Blue offer CNN, TBS, Food Network, and BBC America. * You can also add on multi-channel packages, like Sports Extras, Kids Extras, or News Extras, starting at $5 a month. Premium add-ons, like Showtime, Starz, and Epix, are also available for an additional monthly charge. * If you're new to Sling TV, you can receive a free 14-day trial for a limited time. * Here's a complete breakdown of the channels offered on each Sling package. If you're hoping to get the most bang for your buck once you cut the cord with your cable subscription, Sling is one of the most affordable live streaming services on the market. The service has two packages with ...

Here's an exclusive look at the pitch deck London fintech Lanistar used to raise $19 million at a $190 million valuation

* London-based fintech startup Lanistar has raised a £15 million ($19 million) funding round from Milaya Capital. * Founded in 2019, Lanistar is building a personal financial management platform that will launch later in 2020. * "We're expecting a huge amount of growth upon our launch and have already seen strong interest among our sign ups," Gurhan Kiziloz, founder and CEO of Lanistar, told Business Insider. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The coronavirus lockdown in the UK has brought the importance of managing money into sharp relief. A recent study from Money.com shows that 71% of UK households have saved cash during lockdown, and, with uncertainty about jobs and the economy looming, money management is now front of mind for many. Lanistar, a banking platform with a focus on personal finance, is one company offering tools for consumers to better manage their money. It has just raised a £15 million ($19 million) funding round from Mil...

Why an early exec quit unicorn food delivery startup Deliveroo to launch a food business in the middle of a pandemic

* A former Deliveroo exec has launched a market food hall startup in the middle of COVID-19. * Dan Warne was managing director of the unicorn startup until 2019, but has now launched Sessions Market as a community food hall concept to rejuvenate UK towns after the pandemic. * Warne says he hopes to bring his experience from Deliveroo, particularly about customer behavior, to the analogue world of food halls. * The first venue, Shelter Hall on Brighton seafront, launches July 4. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. On Saturday, the UK's bars, restaurants, and cinemas will fling their doors open to customers for the first time since a strict lockdown commenced in late March. Given continued public health concerns around the coronavirus pandemic, it might be unwise to open a new food business right now. But Dan Warne, a former high-level executive at British unicorn startup Deliveroo, has launched Sessions Market, a series of community-orientated food hal...

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