Greenpeace International ranked Apple Inc. last in environmental friendliness among major electronics makers, while it praised Lenovo for bucking trends in China.
Greenpeace spokeswoman Iza Kruszewska said Apple has been willing to meet legal requirements and basic standards, but it hasn't stopped using several types of harmful chemicals in its manufacturing.
Apple spokeswoman Sheryl Seitz rejected the environmental group's ranking system.
"Apple has a strong environmental track record and has led the industry in restricting and banning toxic substances such as mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium, as well as many BFRs," or brominated flame retardants, Seitz said.
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