Environment is becoming a growing concern across the globe. Computers are adding to this problem every day. There is an increased focus amongst users and manufacturers to create and innovate environment friendly machines, without compromising the growing need of effective and efficient powerful computing.
Apple has been a pioneer in technology innovation. They have answered the call of people and nature together by creating Mac Mini. This is probably the most environment friendly machine available off the shelf today.
The following elements determine the environment friendliness of any computer:
- Degree of toxins used in manufacturing cycles
- Packaging of the computers
- Recyclability of computer components
- Energy consumption of various devices
Apple has managed to address all these elements aggressively with their MacMini product.
Elimination of Toxins
Apple has made tremendous improvements in reduction of toxins that are part of the computer manufacturing process. They have removed Brominated Flame Retardents(BFRs) and Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) from circuit boards, internal cables, connectors and many such internal components in Mac Mini.
Packaging
Apple has not only reduced the size of the machine, but also used a combination of highly recyclable aluminum and polycarbonate to construct the external casing. This makes it one of the most material efficient desktop computers in the world.
The outer packaging of the finished product is also about 60% smaller than its competitors and previous Mac versions. This also results in reduced impact on our environment.
Energy Consumption
The hardware components used in Mac Mini are ENERGY compliant and use very little energy. This clubbed with capabilities of Mac OS X allows dynamic adjustment of power consumption. It allows longer battery life also. According to Apple, this machine uses up to 45% less energy than its predecessors. This computer is also certified by ENERGY STAR and meets the requirements of Energy Star version 5.0.
Recyclability
Mac Mini is EPAT Gold certified, which is the highest rating for recyclability of computers. This not only looks at the recycling, but also looks at energy efficiency, designing and manufacturing.
