Question Earthority!

“Some of the best-known laptops are contaminated with some of the worst toxic chemicals. Of the five top brands we tested Hewlett-Packard and Apple laptops showed the worst contamination levels. An independant Danish laboratory tested for the presence of several toxic chemicals, including brominated flame retardants (BFRs), polyvinyl chloride plastic (PVC), and even lead, in brand new laptops from five of the world’s leading manufacturers (Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Sony). HP and Apple laptops contained the highest levels of contamination. We have been pressuring leading electronic companies to ditch toxic chemicals in favour of safer alternatives. The laptop tests reveal if the top companies are matching nice green words with real action.” (09/29/06)