31-03-2009 Greenpeace: Philips springing forward
31-03-2009
Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics, now in its 11th update, shows which electronics companies are investing to meet their commitments to remove toxic substances from their products, tackle climate change, and introduce better recycling and take-back policies.In the March 2009 update of the guide, Apple receives the following praise:
"The Guide to Greener Electronics star this time goes to Philips -- and the 47,000 people who sent emails to the company!
The Dutch electronics giant reacted to our e-waste campaign with a dramatic about-turn on recycling and take-back. It's jumped from 15th to 4th place in one go. Following public pressure, the company has significantly improved its position on taking financial responsibility for the recycling of its products when they become e-waste.
Philips still needs to implement a system to make it work, but we're delighted with the direction it's heading in."
| Website: | http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/hp-lenovo-and-dell-get-a-310309 |
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