Greenpeace accuses HP of not giving up the use of toxic raw materials

Recently, Hewlett-Packard Co once again encounter trouble. Greenpeace two volunteers dressed in red Chinese style clothing came to Hewlett-Packard Co headquarters in China, presented to the company, said the drug has not been successful, HP still need to work hard, and the open letter.

According to Greenpeace told reporters, HP chose to give banners, because Hewlett-Packard Co did not give up the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and all the brominated flame retardant (BFRs) and other toxic substances, "after much effort, another top five computer companies Acer, has publicly made a final stop using all toxic chemicals the promise of material. HP still no action."

It is understood that Motorola, NOKIA, Sony Ericsson has also made it clear that in 2005 to 2007 years to completely stop the use of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). LG and NOKIA are committed to completely stop using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) within the year 2008 and 2005. Samsung Electronics is committed to providing the final stop in December 31, 2005 to use these two types of toxic substances schedule.

It is understood that Hewlett-Packard Co has its own commitment to non-toxic. The company announced to stop the use of brominated flame retardant shell all new products will be launched in December 31, 2006 after the four (BFRs) and tetrabromobisphenol A.

After several twists and turns, the reporter contacted the company responsible for public relations miss hu. Hu told reporters that Hewlett-Packard Co has been focusing on environmental protection, and its own improvement in this regard.

For Greenpeace accused HP use PVC and other materials, Ms Hu said that in the use, but the use of PVC production of products, do not burn no poison".