Beginning later this year, Intel will no longer include any lead in its processors and chipsets - meaning it will have eliminated all of the toxic substance in just three years.
95 percent of the lead that was in its chips is already gone, and the remaining .02 grams will be removed with its next line of chips, according to Intel. The company said it is making the move to alleviate environmental concerns over its production practices.
Going green has becoming an increasingly popular public relations push for technology companies over the past year. Sun began the movement in late 2005 with an
Other environmental efforts by Intel include new transistors that use less power, as well as recycling initiatives and reducing the emissions from its production facilities. "Intel is taking an aggressive stance toward environmental sustainability," Intel vice president Nasser Grayeli said in a statement.
Intel is not the only chipmaker to reduce and eliminate lead from its chips; rival AMD has a similar initiative that began in 2005.
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