Mel and I are pretty die hard Mac users!  What can we say, we love our Macbooks!  And while Apple (as well as every other computer manufacturer) still has a good ways to go to be considered “green” they have made some pretty significant strides in the last few years to become a more eco-conscious company.  

This next step is definitely a step in the right direction.  Considering they are going to manufacture and sell millions of these puppies in the next few weeks, it’s nice to see the effort being put forth to make the packaging less destructive.

Here’s the original article from “9 to 5 Mac”:  http://www.9to5mac.com/apples_highstreet_green_%20iphone

Here’s the interesting bit lifted from the above article:

The news was confirmed by Debitel chief exec, Oliver Steil, who told the German magazine of his deal with T-Mobile to sell the device through his shops.

In related news, Apple has also made a green decision for its new iPhone 3G, moving to package its new device in recycled, biodegradable packaging, manufactured in quantity by Dutch firm, PaperFoam, Dutch blog Bright reports.

If true, the report claims iPhone 3G will ship in potato starch paper containers, which Apple has ordered “millions” of, apparently. The product will be packaged in a fully recyclable. cardboard box with a starch tray (the inner part of the box), which is fully recyclable for a carbon footprint reduction of 90 per cent in comparison to plastic.

Again, pretty cool stuff!  Hopefully it’s a sign of things to come!

‘Night,

Tad

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