Ok ok, so I forgot I was suppose to blog about environment related issues on the 15th October... but it's still 15th over at the US... so technically it still counts.
I just read an article at TechCrunch where "According to Greenpeace, the iPhone contains toxic brominated compounds (indicating the prescence of brominated flame retardants (BFRs)) and hazardous PVCs."
Does this spell the death of the iPhone? I doubt so. Most electronic products are made up of non-biodegradable materials so they just sit in landfills when chucked away. But at least it's creating awareness about electronic waste that most people aren't aware about.
Another environment-related entry I posted earlier can be found here.
I'll also be waiting to see how Apple will respond to this. Will Jobs be ready with another PR spiel?
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
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2 comments:
Nice one. I almost forgot too! haha
Well, we wont have that problem .. till iPhone eventually come to SG. :(
Well I won't be getting the iPhone (surprisingly). Still prefer tactile feedback of pressing keys. BUT. Eyeing the iPod Touch. It probably contains hazardous components as well... sigh
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