Apple Reveals “Cleaner” iPod, Removes Toxins and Reduces Packaging
My Nano is ancient. It doesn’t even show video. Every time my husband has asked me if I wanted to get a new one, I’ve stoicly told him, “no.” It plays music just fine. There’s no need to buy something new. Plus, I don’t want to instill in my children the idea that perfectly useful things need to be replaced just because something newer and shinier with more bells and whistles is available.
Yesterday, when the news started flying around about Steve Jobs introducing iTunes 8 and the new 4th generation Nano at Apple’s September event, I kind of glossed over it. My husband mentioned a few things about it last night, though, and I got curious. Looks like Apple is further making good on the promises they made in 2007 to green their products and their processes.
What’s greener about this new Nano than my ancient one?
- It has arsenic-free glass
- It doesn’t contain any PVC, mercury or brominated flame retardants
- A metal casing that is very recyclable
