The latest report from environmental group Greenpeace again rate Apple in last place of all technology company the arrangement ranks .
“ Apple , having made no progress since the launching of the Guide in August 2006 , continues to fade in last piazza , far behind all other major manufacturer , ” reads a statement from Greenpeace .
Greenpeace begin a run focusing on Apple last August with the first Green Electronics Guide . The account scores caller on their use of hazardous chemical , recycling and take - back policies . It uses information publish by the society for the report .
In other December , when a new report was published , Apple again finished in last plaza . It turn out to be a busy calendar month for Greenpeace as it launch theGreen My AppleWeb site and targeted Apple ’s gamey - profile Fifth Avenue Store for a demonstration .
Greenpeace is also targeting Apple ’s next shareholder meeting , make indisputable two environmental proposal will be on the schedule . The organization is rallying support for the proposition , while Apple ’s Board of Directors is recommending shareholders vote against the marriage offer .
Apple contends that it has made some important environmental decisiveness in the retiring few age . In addition to the computer take - back course of study start last year , Apple was one of the first company to eliminate CRT monitors from its product line . According to the ship’s company , using flat - panel displays eliminate more than two pound of atomic number 82 , consume up to 80 per centum less energy in sopor mode and weigh one-half as much as their CRT counterparts .
Apple was also name a “ Forward Green Leader , ” one of the top ten environmentally reformist companies recognise by the Sierra Club in 2006 .
