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iPhone toxins
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Apple would have to be incredibly dumb to do something like that...
If a major company starts producing something that has negative effects on the environment, they're going to get into trouble. And some designers/engineers are going to get fired. Environmental impacts are one of the major factors when designing something - I can't imagine anyone not doing it...
If a major company starts producing something that has negative effects on the environment, they're going to get into trouble. And some designers/engineers are going to get fired. Environmental impacts are one of the major factors when designing something - I can't imagine anyone not doing it...
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yeah last time I checked iphones werent edible
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Well, the iPhone *will* blend.
So, I guess I'll have to stop using powdered iPhone in my cooking.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg1ckCkm8YI
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This is absurd. It's got to be a joke. The "going green" concept in regards to the iPhone is really reaching on this one. I wonder what the golden boy Al Gore would have to say about this.
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The levels are so low in the earphones that it's unlikely to affect you. I've eaten eight sets of iPod earphones with no ill efects so far. I tried to eat an iPhone, but I couldn't manage a whole one.
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Weak...
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Well, the iPhone *will* blend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg1ckCkm8YI
wowzers... Why would he do that?! D:- Joined
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OH god seriously? maybe they should start printing the poison control center numbers on the iphone, wait no the box, because when you eat your iphone, how would you read it... Imagine a world where you could cook your iphone off the back of your imac, and then eat it, only to find out it was toxic...
Tragic...
After taking a second look, the first peragraph is enough to disprove the entire article...
Tragic...
After taking a second look, the first peragraph is enough to disprove the entire article...
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iPhone toxins... what garbage. The PVC edgebanding on desks, cabinets, and drawers are probably worse. I don't see Greenpeace taking action against that.
Water bottles, cups, and all kinds of other have pthalate plasticizers in them.... but it's not like people are eating water bottles.
Water bottles, cups, and all kinds of other have pthalate plasticizers in them.... but it's not like people are eating water bottles.
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greenpeace just make stuff up to make an impact, wouldn't be surprised if they were being paid off by other phone companies, Down with greenpeace XD
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Greenpeace has been conducting a campaign to get certain substances used in manufacturing, that currently aren't regulated, not to be used. They have taken aim at the large manufacturers and have pretty much succeeded in getting many of the big ones to quit using these substances, if for no other reason then it's good PR. HP and Nokia and the like can point to the ratings they get from Greenpeace to show how "green" they are.
Jobs has pretty much just said he isn't going to pay attention to Greenpeace so Greenpeace has pretty much made an effort to (apparently) publicize Apple's use of these chemicals.
*shrug* Apple doesn't have to comply with what Greenpeace wants, and seems willing to take the bad PR. But be that as it may, I think to suggest that Greenpeace is somehow being paid off by Apple competitors is pretty silly. You may not like Greenpeace or their tactics (mostly I think because they are going after Apple in this case), but there is little doubt that Greenpeace is full of dedicated people working to protect the environment. I mean this is the organization whose activists would put their bodies between harpoon guns and Whales to try and protect them during whale hunts, and whose ship "Rainbow Warrior" was sunk by French commandos (killing one Greenpeace crewman) when they where trying to disrupt French nuclear testing in the south pacific. I doubt very seriously that such an organization would allow themselves to be used by large corporations to effect sales of competitors products.
Jobs has pretty much just said he isn't going to pay attention to Greenpeace so Greenpeace has pretty much made an effort to (apparently) publicize Apple's use of these chemicals.
*shrug* Apple doesn't have to comply with what Greenpeace wants, and seems willing to take the bad PR. But be that as it may, I think to suggest that Greenpeace is somehow being paid off by Apple competitors is pretty silly. You may not like Greenpeace or their tactics (mostly I think because they are going after Apple in this case), but there is little doubt that Greenpeace is full of dedicated people working to protect the environment. I mean this is the organization whose activists would put their bodies between harpoon guns and Whales to try and protect them during whale hunts, and whose ship "Rainbow Warrior" was sunk by French commandos (killing one Greenpeace crewman) when they where trying to disrupt French nuclear testing in the south pacific. I doubt very seriously that such an organization would allow themselves to be used by large corporations to effect sales of competitors products.
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Wait, so the toxins are in the headphone wires? I guess I am safe seeing I used them twice since I got the phone.
Secondly, how much toxin is in the wires? Is it enough to be actually hazardous?
Toxins are everywhere. Don't eat your headphones, use them as a protective cup, or use them as a prophylactic and you'll be ok. If you have done any of the following, I would seek immediate help. I think there are bigger things to worry about.
(Sorry, I had to!)
Secondly, how much toxin is in the wires? Is it enough to be actually hazardous?
Toxins are everywhere. Don't eat your headphones, use them as a protective cup, or use them as a prophylactic and you'll be ok. If you have done any of the following, I would seek immediate help. I think there are bigger things to worry about.
(Sorry, I had to!)
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I have eaten 7 iphones (wires and all) and I am still standing, I have 13 more... I'll update soon...
*collapse*
*collapse*
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Moral of the story: iPhones are meant for topical application only, do not injest or apply to open wounds.
I thinks thats in the EULA somewhere...
Dave
I thinks thats in the EULA somewhere...
Dave
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