Comments on: EcoMeme: Apple’s Greener Macbook, iMac – a Wash?

By: Carson

Carson — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:43:50 +0000

A great article–the intro says it all: “Is the greening of Apple skin deep, or does it run to the core?” I’m very much hoping that the greening of Apple proves to run to its core.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:05:34 +0000

Good thoughts, Lora. I didn’t realize how much impact there actually was from just this one industry when these products “die,” but it is significant when you explain it like you just did. I’m sure they can do better and smarter work in this regard, while still maintaining profitability, which is kind of essential, too.

By: dandy

dandy — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:32:30 +0000

I can’t think of Apple without thinking: “The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing the world he didn’t exist.”

Nice piece. I hope the in-store recycling program comes to pass.

By: Holly

Holly — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:36:17 +0000

An interesting piece. I worry a lot about the impact of these devices, especially since I can’t seem to do without a new computer every several years. I’m a Mac user and am always interested in recycling the components when I move on/up, but how many others do this? There is a guy in my town who uses old parts to build new computers but there is a limit to how much can be re-used and I suppose what remains is either put on a ship to China or is piling up somewhere, heavy metals leaching into the groundwater of someone elses back yard. Programs that made it easy and obvious to recycle electronics so are a good goal for Apple and others. And using less evil materials in the first place is much appreciated. Onward and upward, all of us! (hopefully without a greenwash). Thanks for the post Lora Kolodny!