Apple 16GB ME178PY/A User Manual

Environmental Report

Apple believes that improving the environmental performance of our business 
starts with our products. The careful environmental management of our products 
throughout their life cycles includes controlling the quantity and types of materials 
used in their manufacture, improving their energy efficiency, and designing them for 
better recyclability. The information below details the environmental performance of 
iPod touch as it relates to climate change, energy efficiency, material efficiency, and 
restricted substances.

Greenhouse gas emissions have an impact on the planet’s balance of land, ocean, 
and air temperatures. Most of Apple’s corporate greenhouse gas emissions come from 
the production, transport, use, and recycling of its products. Apple seeks to minimize 
greenhouse gas emissions by setting stringent design-related goals for material and 
energy efficiency. The chart below provides the estimated greenhouse gas emissions 
for iPod touch over its life cycle.*

iPod touch uses power-efficient components and software that intelligently manage 
power consumption. In addition, the Apple USB Power Adapter (sold separately) 
outperforms the stringent requirements of the ENERGY STAR® specification for external 
power supplies. The following table details the energy efficiency of the Apple USB 
Power Adapter.

Power adapter no-load

0.22W

0.23W

0.25W

Power adapter efficiency

74%

75%

70%

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September 12, 2012

ME178, ME179, MC544, MD058

iPod touch
is designed with 
the following features to reduce 
environmental impact:

•  Arsenic-free display glass

•  Mercury-free LED-backlit display

• Brominated 

flame retardant–free

• PVC-free

•  Recyclable stainless steel enclosure

•  Power adapter that outperforms 

strictest global energy efficiency 
standards