iPhone 3GS Environmental Report

iPhone 3GS Environmental Report Apple and the Environment Apple believes that improving the environmental performance of our business starts with our products. The careful environmental management of our products throughout their life cycles includes controlling the quantity and type of materials used in their manufacture, improving their energy efficiency, and designing them for better recyclability. The information below details the environmental performance of iPhone 3GS as it relates to climate change, energy efficiency, restricted substances, and material efficiency. Climate Change Date introduced June 8, 2009 Greenhouse gas emissions have an impact on the planet’s balance of land, ocean, and air temperature. Most of Apple’s corporate greenhouse gas emissions come from the production, transport, use, and recycling of its products. Apple seeks to minimize greenhouse gas emissions by setting stringent design-related goals for material and energy efficiency. The chart below provides the estimated greenhouse gas emissions for iPhone 3GS over its life cycle. Greenhouse Gas Emissions for iPhone 3GS Recycling, 1% Transport, 5% Production, 45% iPhone 3GS is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact: • Arsenic-free glass • Brominated flame retardant–free • Mercury-free LCD display • PVC-free • Majority of packaging made from post-consumer recycled fiberboard and bio-based materials • Power adapter outperforms strictest global energy