Lenovo tops eco-friendly league
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Chinese PC maker Lenovo is the greenest electronics manufacturer, Apple is the least eco-friendly, according to a recycling and toxic content ranking by Greenpeace. Lenovo displaces Nokia | Chinese PC maker Lenovo is the greenest electronics manufacturer, Apple is the least eco-friendly, according to a recycling and toxic content ranking by Greenpeace. Lenovo displaces Nokia | ||
from the top spot it has enjoyed since the rankings began. It scores top marks on its e-waste policies and practice; the company offers takeback and recycling in all the countries where its products are sold. Lenovo also reports the amount of e-waste it recycles as a percentage of its sales. | from the top spot it has enjoyed since the rankings began. It scores top marks on its e-waste policies and practice; the company offers takeback and recycling in all the countries where its products are sold. Lenovo also reports the amount of e-waste it recycles as a percentage of its sales. | ||
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*Source: [http://www-304.ibm.com/jct03004c/tools/cpeportal/fileserve/download0/90622/Thinktank_newsletter.pdf?contentid=90622 ThinkTank issue 1] | *Source: [http://www-304.ibm.com/jct03004c/tools/cpeportal/fileserve/download0/90622/Thinktank_newsletter.pdf?contentid=90622 ThinkTank issue 1] | ||
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Current revision as of 15:05, 22 August 2007
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MI Summary
Full article: Lenovo tops eco-friendly league
Lenovo is top (displacing Nokia) and Apple is bottom of Greenpeace's league table. Lenovo offers take-back and recycling in all countries where it operates.
Text of Article
Chinese PC maker Lenovo is the greenest electronics manufacturer, Apple is the least eco-friendly, according to a recycling and toxic content ranking by Greenpeace. Lenovo displaces Nokia from the top spot it has enjoyed since the rankings began. It scores top marks on its e-waste policies and practice; the company offers takeback and recycling in all the countries where its products are sold. Lenovo also reports the amount of e-waste it recycles as a percentage of its sales.
The full report is at the Greepeace website. It ranks PC manufacturers on their policies and practices on eliminating harmful chemicals.
- Source: ThinkTank issue 1
