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Sony Ericsson Loses Profit but Wins Greenpeace Appreciation

Sony Ericsson is having a bit of a hard time, as it has recently announced that both its net sales and net income are declining. This is mainly due to the facts that, as the company puts it, there's a "moderating demand of mid-to-high end mobile phones". Also, it seems that the Swedish Japanese company is also a...

1 July 2008
03:19 GMT

Apple Is Upgrading All MacBooks with LED-Backlit Displays

Apple is said to be kicking off what appears to be the final move towards a "greener Apple," sources are reporting. Last year, shareholders and environmental organizations started pointing their fingers at Apple for being too slow at removing environmentally harmful materials from its products. As such, Apple is plan...

22 May 2008
05:17 GMT

Console Makers Are Not Green, Says Greenpeace

Greenpeace has released a report in which it is heavily criticizing all three major console makers because of the way they use hazardous materials in the construction of their products. Somewhat surprisingly, Nintendo is the biggest offender, as far as Greenpeace is concerned.Zeina Al-Hajj, the Toxic Campaign coordin...

20 May 2008
10:10 GMT

Greenpeace Ups Apple to 6.7/10

Recent reports are revealing that Apple is steadily securing a better position within the Greenpeace Guide with the passing of each year. Jumping from 2.5/10 to 6.7/10 in less than two years is quite a feat, but the Cupertino-based corporation still has to shake off the remaining PVC and BFRs in its line of Macs.As ...

31 March 2008
18:21 GMT

Nintendo and Microsoft, Environmentally "Unfriendly" According to Greenpeace

Greenpeace has recently released a report showing which major companies deserve the best ratings when it comes to environmentally friendliness. Nintendo managed to be part of a premiere scoring 0 out of 10, which practically means that they'll pollute the environment each time you look at their products. Micros...

29 November 2007
12:01 GMT

Greenpeace Publishes Updated 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

Greenpeace has released the latest version of their 'Guide to Greener Electronics.' The August 2006 edition of the guide has not changed much beyond the inclusion of televisions and game consoles. Apple has climbed a few spots, but that is mostly because of the introduction of the new companies.Greenpeace&...

28 November 2007
14:35 GMT

Greenpeace Iphone Report Criticized by Chemical Industry

The Greenpeace report on Apple's iPhone has come under criticism from the chemical industry. The environmental agency is being accused of being unfair and ignorant for making sensationalist accusations about nothing.The Bromine Science and Environmental Forum is calling Greenpeace out for the report published la...

23 October 2007
07:05 GMT

Apple's iPhone Is Green

The Greenpeace report on Apple's iPhone blasted the company for using hazardous materials and has even led to a lawsuit against the company, but by Greanpeace's own admission, Apple has remained true to its promises and that the device respects environmental laws almost everywhere on the planet.The Greenpe...

16 October 2007
12:13 GMT

Apple Offers U.S. Schools Free Computer Recycling

Despite being constantly pestered by Greenpeace for no reason whatsoever, Apple continues to be one of the greenest companies in the computer industry. Now, the Cupertino Company has expanded its recycling program to allow schools to dispose of their old hardware, without the need for a purchase.Apple's recyclin...

20 May 2007
11:16 GMT

Greenpeace Thinks It Made Apple Greener

It seems that some organizations simply have no shame. After several reports that singled out Apple as not being 'green' enough, Greenpeace is now patting itself and its fans on the back, practically claiming credit for Apple's efforts.The Greenpeace reports that made such a big deal on Apple was neve...

4 May 2007
07:36 GMT

A Greener Apple

Apple's secrecy is so well known that it is no longer just a curiosity but a fact about the company, a fact that everyone that works or buys from Apple is aware of. However, it looks like all things change sooner or later, and Apple is slowly starting to trim the curtain around the edges and let us see a little ...

3 May 2007
06:15 GMT

Apple Last on Greenpeace List

There is no love lost between Apple and Greenpeace, and it is becoming a well known fact. In the latest rankings of major electronics makers for their environmental friendliness, Apple was given the lowest scores.Greenpeace spokeswoman Iza Kruszewska said that Apple failed to stop using several types of harmful chemi...

4 April 2007
07:32 GMT




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