We know we love those environmentalists at Greenpeace. They have recently issued a statement in which they praised Apple Inc. and Steve Jobs for making their iPods more environmentally friendly. When Steve Jobs introduced the new iPods at “Let’s Rock”, Steve Jobs assured that they were greener because they are free of PVC, BFRs, mercury, and the new iPods use arsenic-free glass. Greenpeace released the following statement:
“Greenpeace congratulates Apple for phasing out harmful chemicals like PVC and BFRs in its new, much greener iPods. But we know that Jobs and his team can go even further, and truly take a lead in greening the electronics industry,” said Casey Harrell, Greenpeace International campaigner.
“We hope that this is only a teaser of what is to come, and that we will see more of the same with all future product announcements, from iPhones to Macs.”
“Apple’s announcement is also a good sign that it is serious about meeting its commitment to phase out PVC and BFRs from all of its products by the end of 2008,” Greenpeace said.
“Further, it shows - once again - that there is absolutely no reason why a high-performing electronics product needs to be toxic in order to be popular, effective and affordable - these are the cheapest iPods yet,” the campaigners also explained.
Apple has now positioned itself amongst the leaders in the electronics industry, Greenpeace conceded, but becoming complacent isn’t an option.
“Greenpeace will stay vigilant, watching future Apple announcements and holding it accountable,” Harrell said. “What we’d really like for Christmas is to see Apple remove toxic chemicals from all its products, and announce a free, global recycling scheme. Now, that would make a very tasty green Apple indeed!”
That is a lot of love for Apple.
- Geoff
[Source: ITWorld]
