Chinese company tops "Green Ranking" of electronics industry

Today Greenpeace launched the third edition of his famous "Guide to electronics".
The latest Greenpeace ranking of electronic manufacturers' recycling and toxic content policies has a couple of surprises: a previously low ranked Chinese company leaps to the number one spot, and Apple stays in last place.

Lenovo, which bought IBM's consumer electronics division in 2005, scores top marks on its e-waste policies and practice; the company offers takeback and recycling in all the countries where its products are sold. However, the company has yet to put on the market products that are free of the worst chemicals.

"Given the growing mountains of e-waste in China - both imported and domestically generated – it is heartening to see a Chinese company taking the lead, and assuming responsibility at least for its own branded waste," said Iza Kruszewska, our International Toxics Campaigner, "The challenge for the industry now is to see who will actually place greener products on the market."

On the other side, Apple has made no progress since the launch of the Guide in August 2006 and continues to languish in last place, far behind all other major manufacturers.

Greenpeace is asking Mac User to push their loved company to change their mind and become toxic free.
More informations in the Green my Apple site.

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