Daily Greenz #158

Since the sun’s finally out for the summer, we’ve been particularly intrigued by solar-powered products of late. So when we caught wind that Apple recently filed a patent to incorporate solar cells into their products, we couldn’t have been more psyched.  What could be more convenient than boosting the battery power of your iPod, iPhone, or MacBook while you enjoy time spent outside? The patent proposes that solar cells could be layered below glass and LCD layers, and that each of Apple’s solar devices could monitor and display solar cell performance.

EPEAT, which rates just how eco-friendly electronics are, has already granted the MacBook their Silver rating, but it appears that the company wants to do more.

Could this step towards a greener Apple be at the behest of Greenpeace’s campaign for a more eco-conscious approach? Whatever the reason, it’s the first step in what we hope will be an evolution of the innovative company into one that prioritizes the environment.

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