Energy efficiency.

Because Apple designs both hardware and software, we can reduce our environmental footprint in ways others can’t. For starters, a highly efficient power supply reduces the amount of power wasted when bringing electricity from the wall to your Mac. Unlike a lot of PCs, a Mac uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the operating system to conserve power — even between keystrokes. The result: Every Mac meets the strict energy efficiency requirements set by the EPA’s ENERGY STAR program, and every Mac sold in the U.S. has earned the highest rating of EPEAT Gold.5

Fewer toxic substances.

Apple is always working to eliminate toxic substances in the Mac. And that’s by choice. We aren’t waiting for legislation to ban harmful substances like arsenic, brominated flame retardants (BFRs), mercury, phthalates, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). That’s why all Mac displays are mercury and arsenic free, and internal components are PVC and BFR free.

Recyclability.

When a Mac reaches the end of its long life, the materials it’s made from — like aluminum, glass, and polycarbonate — make it highly desirable to recyclers. And you can recycle your old computer free when you buy a new Mac.

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