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24 May 2005

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China Daily

Computer giant HP mute over toxin use

An investigation by conservation group Greenpeace has found computers made by IT giant Hewlett Packard (HP) and sold in Europe as well as in China contain dangerous levels of deadly toxins...in a reply e-mail to Greenpeace...HP said: "...HP has a strong history of removing this material (TBBPA) from our products..." ...Some companies have already made commitments to phase out the chemical's use [including Sony Ericsson and Nokia]...However, some others -- including HP, Apple, Dell, Fujitsu-Siemens, IBM, LG, Motorola, Panasonic, and Toshiba -- have yet to make similar commitments.

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