|
Apple Offers Free Computer Take-Back Program |
|
Written by News Editor
|
|
Monday, 24 April 2006 |
 Apple Computer announced an expansion of its successful recycling program,
offering free computer take-back and recycling with the purchase of a new
Macintosh system beginning in June. US customers who buy a new Mac through
the Apple Store or Apple's
retail stores will receive free shipping and environmentally friendly disposal
of their old computer as part of the Apple Recycling program.
Equipment received
by the program in the US is recycled domestically and no hazardous material is
shipped overseas. Earlier this week, Apple was named a "Forward Green Leader,"
one of the top ten environmentally progressive companies recognized by the
Sierra Club and its investment advisor, Forward Management.
Apple's free take-back program will extend Apple's
existing US recycling program, which has recycled more than 90 percent of
electronic equipment collected since 2001. Apple also operates a free drop-off
recycling location at its headquarters in Cupertino for used computer systems
and selected home electronics.
Apple also announced that the fifth generation iPod(R),
iPod nano and iPod shuffle are 100 percent compliant with the upcoming
restrictions of hazardous substances (RoHS) in California and Europe, which are
recognized as the new global standard for environmental regulation. iPod's RoHS
compliance comes months ahead of the July 1 deadline set by the European Union,
and most of the materials covered by the RoHS directive, including mercury,
cadmium, chromium VI and brominated flame retardants, were voluntarily
eliminated from all Apple products years ago.
In addition, iPod power adapters now exceed Energy Star
efficiency requirements and already meet California's stricter appliance
efficiency regulations, which are scheduled to take effect July 1,
2008.
Information on Apple's recycling programs and
industry-leading environmental policies is available online at
apple.com/environment
|
