Of…concern within the electronics sector is the widespread use of bromine- and chlorine-based compounds in many different electronic applications…scientific studies documented their link to...toxic chemicals...released into the environment during the burning and smelting of electronic waste...[particularily] in developing countries whose facilities are not designed to handle toxic materials...This report features seven electronics companies…that have moved beyond compliance with regulatory mandates and engineered environmental solutions that negate the need for most…uses of brominated and chlorinated chemicals…Apple and Sony Ericsson…Seagate…DSM Engineering plastics…Nan Ya…Indium… Silicon Storage Technology … widespread industry alignment will be needed…at a global level with stimulus from regulations…new supply chain regulations…new green procurement criteria.