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The New Greener Apple iMAC

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Greener iMac
Greener iMac

Apple just launched their newest line of desktop iMacs – slim, graceful, and made from glass and aluminum. “Aluminum is durable and lightweight; recyclers love it,” said Steve Jobs. “Glass is elegant, very scratch resistant and very recyclable.” These are likely the first Apple products designed with ecology and environmental issues in mind, and while the eyecandy iMac may still be a long ways off from serious ecological sustainability, we appreciate the efforts being made by Apple to integrate stylish aesthetics with more thoughtful material choices.

 

Read more: THE NEW GREENER APPLE iMAC | Inhabitat – Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building