Rob Beschizza
Gear

Sony Named as Dirtiest Computer Maker

Sony is the filthiest company in the technology game, according to Greenpeace’s guide to IT’s dirtiest. The lobbying group hoisted Apple, last year’s winner, from the bottom spot following the Cupertino company’s efforts to green up its image. “Sony has been free falling down the ranking and is now at the bottom. When the Guide […]

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Sony is the filthiest company in the technology game, according to Greenpeace's guide to IT's dirtiest. The lobbying group hoisted Apple, last year's winner, from the bottom spot following the Cupertino company's efforts to green up its image.

"Sony has been free falling down the ranking and is now at the bottom. When the Guide was first launched the company was in 5th place. ... Sony is part of a Coalition that has been opposing Producer Responsibility and lobbying for U.S. consumers to pay an Advanced Recycling Fee (ARF)."

Also on the list, based on manufacturing use of toxic chemicals, recycling policies and other like measures of environmental misdemeanor, are LG, Panasonic, HP, Nokia, Dell and Lenovo.

How the companies line up [Greenpeace]