Pushing for Greener Apples
October 1st, 2006
Greenpeace is spearheading a campaign to convince Apple Computers to go green.
It seems that Apple ranks behind HP, Nokia, Dell and Sony in terms of its eco-efforts, including using highly toxic chemicals in its production methods and materials.
Greenpeace is calling for Apple to make two major improvements:
1. Remove the worst toxic chemicals from all their products and production lines.
2. Offer and promote free “take-back” for all their products everywhere they are sold.
I know first-hand how many Apple products can end up laying around a house. When your iPods no longer work or become obsolete (which in the Apple world is likely to be on the order of a few minutes), it would be nice to know that Apple is willing to step up and be responsible for not only clean production, but recycled waste.
Act now and send a message to Steve Jobs, sign up for updates, tell your friends and get creative in spreading the word!
October 2nd, 2006 at 12:42 pm
I can see it now. Headline “Whaled beached. iPod to blame.” But, sounds like a worthy mention. Seems like we could require every manufacturer to clean up the electronic waste their sales generate.