Green My Apple
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The Green My Apple campaign seeks to convince Apple, Inc. to phase out the toxic substances found in their computers and to improve their recycling program. These toxins include carcinogenic PVC plastic (polyvinyl chloride) and BFR's (brominated flame retardants), which harm the developmental, hormonal, and reproductive health of workers who must disassemble discarded electronics. All other major electronic companies- Samsung, Nokia, Sony, Ericsson, HP, and Dell- have made stronger commitments to phasing out these compounds. As a high-profile Apple customer, Stanford could send a powerful message asking that Apple follow suit and "green" its products.
To get involved or for more information, email Emily Humphreys at emilyh2@stanford.edu
For a summary of the issues, check out these documents writtend by SSS's Emily Humphreys:
For information on the toxicity of BFRs and PVC (both of which emit dioxins when burned):
- EPA
For Apple ratings from various environmental organizations and socially responsible investment firms, please check out these links:
- Greenpeace
- Calvert
- Ban.org
- ComputerTakeBack.com
- Etoxics
- AsYouSow.org
- CoopAmerica