Apple Offers Free Recycling On iPods and iPhones -- Without Strings
Apple has been embroiled in a PR battle with Greenpeace over the past year or so. The computer and gadget manufacturer is trying to establish its "green" cred to keep its often eco-minded fans happy. Greenpeace, meanwhile, has been pushing for more, taking the company to task for a number of eco-shortcomings. Now, in a bid for getting greener, Apple is ramping up its recycling programs, offering free and no-strings-attached recycling of any iPod or iPhone.
Apple has been offering free recycling of its products through its stores for quite some time now, launched way back in 2006. However, the recycling was only free if you bought yourself a new gadget to replace the recycled one. Now, iPods and iPhones can be recycled for free without having to buy a new one, but if you want to recycle your old computer (regardless of its brand), you'll still need to upgrade or pay.
Seems Apple isn't quite willing to get into the wholesale beige box recycling business.
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Phil @ Mar 4th 2008 4:32PM
Why would a large company like Apple charge to recycle the computer? Instead they may be thown in the trash or left ina corner to collect dust. Also, why wouldnt they want them back as part or minerals?
Holly @ Mar 13th 2008 1:46PM
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