Chemical Industry Group Refutes Greenpeace on iPhone

A chemical industry group has lashed out against Greenpeace, condemning the environmental lobby group for making unfair criticism. Reuters.

"... The Bromine Science and Environmental Forum (BSEF), the international organization of the bromine chemical industry, points out that none of the substances Greenpeace is criticizing Apple for deploying in the device are banned under existing environmental law.

"All the substances reported by Greenpeace are approved for use, and provide critical performance and safety functions in a wide range of electronic products," the organization countered."

Related articles:

-- Apple says iPhone complies with eco standards

-- Greenpeace Slams iPhone

-- iPhone components "interfere with sexual development in mammals"

emily | 6:30 PM | News, Buzz |
The Permanent Link to this page is: http://www.textually.org/textually/archives/2007/10/017708.htm