I would be shocked if Apple didn't do something about this. A few years ago people started talking about how eco un-friendly all their products were. Now in every single keynote they take time to explain what they've done to make the products as "green" as possible. It's a very complex problem, but I can see Apple making some kind of change even if it's just to save face.
What's unfortunate is that the Apple executive mentioned above is telling the truth. While people are making big noises about the problem, some tech websites are reporting the stories generate an incredibly low amount of interest. Sadly we notice if our electronics are too expensive, but we don't notice (or care) the human rights violations that make them cheaper.
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