HP rebuts Greenpeace's e-waste allegations

摘要

A recent campaign launched by Greenpeace to draw attention to electronics waste that targeted Hewlett-Packard as a major offender is being refuted by the manufacturer, which says it considers itself an industry leader in addressing the problem. As the electronics industry has grown, so too has e-waste, and the ever-shortening upgrade and replacement cycle has only exacerbated the problem. According to a report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average computer lifespan has dropped from six years in 1997 to two years in 2005.