As I sit here eating an empire apple that my mom picked at an orchard, I think about how just one bruise or wiggly worm would have ruined my delicious healthy treat. Well, there is some sour news about another apple to share with you. Test results have proven that the newly popular iPhone contains hazardous substances—both inside and out—bruising Apple’s image and putting them way behind the competition for “green” progress.

The company that prides itself on being innovative somehow can’t manage to use substances that won’t harm their customers or the environment.

The wiggly worm in apple’s iPhone has to be their iconic white earphones. The vinyl plastic earphone wiring at levels that are prohibited in young children’s toys in San Francisco and the European Union (EU).
 
It’s clear that Apple is not listening to their customers who want environmentally friendly products. But, what about those customers who want to be environmentally conscience? Well, Apple isn’t making it easy for them.

When disassembling the iPhone for testing, Greenpeace discovered that the battery was glued and soldered to the handset.  This makes it super hard for people to replace the battery and will undermine recycling of the iPhone when it is discarded.

While other phone companies like Nokia are coming out with less hazardous phones, why can’t Apple?