Have you read this very interesting article about Greenpeace at MacExpo London? The lady in the picture actually gave me a brochure and an apple, I had no clue she was from Greenpeace… She was standing outside the building handing out these things to people who visited MacExpo…
Read this article first at MacWorld: Greenpeace reaction to MacExpo ejection and then have a look at the Greenpeace website here which is cool [design and content-wise] and also a bit shocking to me, a Mac user… It’s good though that they are trying to open eyes because they have got a point here…
You can leave your comment below if you like, I’m curious how you feel about this…
Lucky you, you went to the MacExpo!
Being green with electronics is tricky, but I think one of the bigger issues with electronics are the labour practices where these devices are assembled. Most of the electronics are made in China by low wage workers working long hours. Then you have people going through the waste being exposed to a toxic stew of unrecyleable parts to melt down the recycleables. If Apple still use toxic materials to keep costs down, what about the much cheaper PC computers? Being so cheap, are they much worse?
The one thing I like about Macs is their longevity (not so sure about their iPods – I have one so we’ll see about that a few years from now!).Too many electronics are not built to last, unfortunately. If Apple went green with their products, they’ll be innovative and stand out much more so than the rest of the pack.
Hey Dalton… How’s life? According to Greenpeace, Apple is ‘the’ trendsetter and therefore in the right position to show a good example. Apple has been asked to change but didn’t [sometimes their attitude is just plain wrong isn’t it]. Bigger companies have changed their policies already. Apple is now behind… They have made small concessions, but only in the U.S.
If it all has been produced by low wage workers then why is it still so bloody expensive? Just kidding. I don’t think it has to do with what any of these computers sell for. It has to do with principles and moral, something that parents should teach children and children should teach their children. If it starts on a small basis it will have a big impact in the end… My two cents
I just hope there will be a difference made by Apple… that’s why I’ve put a link to Greenpeace here
Life is great!
I agree with everything you’ve said. Apple should show how it’s done and be the leader of the pack!