Do you use iphone? Then it’s time to wake up. An Environmental activist group in California, Greenpeace has revealed a scientific analysis, which says iPhones contain dangerous levels of chemicals such as bromine, chlorine and “phthalates,” chemical compounds used to increase the flexibility of plastic in its body parts.
After this revelation, now, Environmentalist lawyers are threatening to sue Apple Company, which manufactures iphones, within 60 days, if the iconic US Company fails to make iPhones greener or at least warn buyers of toxins in the devices.
Also, the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, California, sent a notice to Apple after environmental activist group Greenpeace released a scientific analysis of how Earth-friendly iPhones are.
In a You Tube video posted at the Greenpeace website, scientist David Santillo claims that iPhones contain dangerous levels of bromine, chlorine and “phthalates,” chemical compounds used to increase the flexibility of plastic.
“Electronics companies have traditionally relied on the cool clean image of their devices in order to sell them,” Santillo says in the video, which begins with Apple chief executive Steve Jobs ebulliently announcing the iPhone launch.
The level of phthalate esters, a chemical which can cause birth defects, in plastic coating of iPhone earphone’s wires is greater than the permissive level that allowed in toys or childcare items sold in Europe, according to Greenpeace.
“If a pregnant woman uses iphone regularly, then chances of she is getting exposed to this chemicals are high. That is a big piece of our concern.” center chief executive Michael Green said.
Now, the notice sent to Apple and the California state attorney general by Center for Environmental Health gives the nonprofit environmental law group a moral and legal support to sue Apple in 60 days.
It is said that lawsuit could compel Apple to put warnings on iPhone packaging but doesn't require the renowned maker of iPods and Macintosh computers to recall devices or alter the composition of models yet to be sold.
“There are chemicals in some of the parts that come with the iPhone that are well known in California to cause birth defects. We want those chemicals out.” Green said
The center's experience in “hundreds of different cases” is that companies prefer to get rid of offending chemicals rather than taint images of brands with health warnings, according to Green.
“It makes No sense in warning people when they can just use different chemicals to make it free from toxic chemicals.’’ Green said.
Edited by B jayakishore
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