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Respond to Hewlett-Packard Greenwashing!
Hewlett-Packard will send you the following reply:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding chemicals used in HP products. HP appreciates your interest in the chemicals used in the manufacturing of and the materials included in our products. We are committed to providing products and services that are environmentally sound throughout their lifecycles, and conducting our operations in an environmentally responsible manner.
HP is committed to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including restrictions on the presence of hazardous substances in electronic products. To meet this commitment, HP prohibits or restricts the use of many materials in products through an environmental specification called the General Specification for Environment (GSE). This specification is integrated into our product development process and used by our designers and suppliers. We are committed to the research, development and use of potentially less hazardous materials where a risk has been demonstrated.
HP's leadership in reducing the environmental impact of our products has resulted in over 1000 products being certified to a variety of Eco-labels, including Germany's Blue Angel, Canada Choice Program, Japan's PC Green Label, Sweden's TCO, United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star, and the Taiwan Green Mark, among others.
HP is committed to proactively addressing global environmental challenges. We will continue to build partnerships with key stakeholders and communities; develop innovative technologies and business solutions; and balance the interests of our corporation with the needs of the environment. For a full overview of HP's environmental programs and performance, please see www.hp.com/environment.
Our Response:
HP fails to provide a phase-out commitment and date for the removal of
brominated flame retardants, PVC and other related chemicals of concern.
HP is phasing out some hazardous substances, but this is only as
required by current laws in the EU or other countries.
As you can see from our company ratings HP is worse than Samsung and Sony in computers. Also a HP computer scored worst for toxic chemicals in analysis conducted on behalf of Greenpeace last year and so far HP has not indicated that it will make improvements.
Please reply to HP to ask why it is behind other companies and why it fails to commit to the phase out of hazardous chemicals.
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