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Apple Bans Use of 2 Hazardous Chemicals in iPhone Assembly

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Apple Bans Use of 2 Hazardous Chemicals in iPhone Assembly
Apple is banning the use of two potentially hazardous chemicals during the final assembly of iPhones and iPads as part of the company's latest commitment to protect the factory workers who build its trendy devices.

Apple is banning the use of two potentially hazardous chemicals during the final assembly of iPhones and iPads as part of the company's latest commitment to protect the factory workers who build its trendy devices.

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