Tuesday, April 22, 2014



Apple Aims to shrink its carbon footprint with new data centers






Apple now offering free recycling of all old Apple products in environmental push






Google might fool people that it's green, but it's hardware partners (Samsung, htc, etc.) are certainly not green at all. 

Apple Campus 2 planning video touted green efforts to create the "office of the future"



Some of the noteworthy achievements Apple highlights include: 

  • Including both data centers and corporate campuses, 94 percent of Apple's energy is from renewable sources

  • Apple is working with suppliers to recycle water with a new Clean Water Program pilot

  • All Apple cables used in China are now PVC-free

  • Apple has signed the CERES Climate Declaration

  • Energy initiatives at facilities in Cupertino have saved enough energy to power 1200 homes per year

  • Over 1000 shared bicycles will be available at the new 'spaceship' campus

  • Over 90 percent of material Apple recycles is from products other than their own






According to Greenpeace, Apple is very Green compared to other tech companies, especially those who manufacture like Samsung.

Video: How green is Apple?

Tim Cook responds to criticism from environmentalists with a video message of his own.






We're working to eliminate harmful toxins from out products and processes






Apple print ad touts environmental responsibility, pokes fun at Samsung






Apple Store logos and employee uniforms go green for Earth Day






Spreadsheet of the day: Final estimates for Apple's FQ2 2014

The average forecast of 40 analysts: Earnings up 2.4% year over year, revenue down 0.2%.







Intel's next-gen Thunderbolt rumored to hit 40Gbps transfer speeds with new connector






Aired on PBS television last night

The incredible 2 hr story of Muscle Shoals

Must See TV: Muscle Shoals






Record Store Day: Vinyl is making a comeback





Lenoardo DiCaprio may take lead role in Steve Jobs biopic with Danny Boyle at the helm






Apple enticing games publishers with promotional deals in return for exclusivity





Beats Bites the Bullet, and Starts Selling Subscriptions From Apple's App






Apple tech takes on distracted driving, blocks users from texting while behind the wheel






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