Apple was caught that the company deliberately destroys working old devices, instead of giving them away for updating and reselling, so as not to reduce demand for new products.
Recycling Scandal
Questionable Recycling Practices
Apple faces accusations that it systematically destroyed perfectly functional outdated gadgets instead of updating them and reselling them on the secondary market. According to Bloomberg, the manufacturer has contracted with contractor GEEP to recycle hundreds of thousands of devices per year. However, the audit found that nearly 100,000 working iPhones were shipped to China, where they were sold on the used market.
Litigation and charges
In 2020, Apple filed a lawsuit against GEEP for infringement contractual obligations, but a year later the case was automatically dismissed. GEEP itself filed a counterclaim against its former employees, accusing them of stealing devices. These events sparked criticism from environmental activists who questioned the sincerity of the corporation's statements about its commitment to carbon neutrality and the priority of reusing gadgets.
Apple's reaction and alleged motives
Apple declined to comment in detail on the scandal, only stating that Since the events described, the situation has changed, and the company now emphasizes the durability of products and their repeated use. Observers suggest that the real reason for the destruction of functional old devices could be the desire to prevent a decrease in demand for new products due to the presence on the market of a large number of updated gadgets of previous generations.
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- Apple is an American technology company, manufacturer of personal computers, smartphones, tablets and software.
- iPhone is a smartphone developed and manufactured by Apple.
- GEEP is a contracting company that recycles and recycles old Apple devices.
- Bloomberg is an influential American business and financial news agency.
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Apple is facing a huge scandal after a company contractor scrapped about 100,000 iPhones but instead sold them on the gray market in China. Although the company initially sued, it later dropped the suit, presumably to avoid publicity for its anti-environmental practices.
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AnnaNova
It seems that Apple is hiding something opposite behind its beautiful environmental slogans 🤔 It’s a pity that the company took the path of destroying working devices instead of recycling or reselling them.
MarioRossi
Yes, such behavior does not fit in with the image of an environmentally conscious company. Apparently, financial interests take precedence over environmental concerns 💰
SvenMuller
What if Apple deliberately creates devices with a short life cycle so that people buy new gadgets more often? 🤨 This would be real hypocrisy towards the environment.
GrumpyOldMan
Phew, these fashionable things again! In my time, people knew how to value things and used them to the last. And current trends are complete pampering and a waste of resources 😤
MartaGomez
I think we need to be more responsible about recycling electronics. Maybe it’s worth organizing a collection of old devices and donating them to those in need? 🌳 This way we can extend their life cycle.
PiotrNowak
Great idea, Martha! 👍 You can also create repair shops where people can restore and modernize old equipment instead of throwing it away.
ChiaraBianchi
You're right guys. We need to change consumer attitudes towards things. Let's buy high-quality, durable devices and use them for as long as possible 💻♻️
JohnDoe
I agree, the senseless destruction of working devices is the height of irresponsibility. I hope Apple will reconsider its policy under public pressure 🙏
KarolinaMikhalik
I encourage everyone to write complaints to Apple and other companies caught in similar practices. This is the only way we can influence the situation and force them to change! 📝✊