The latest line of Apple Macbook laptops have made some headway in reducing their environmental impact. They claim that they are significantly more recyclable and energy efficient.

The lighting system has eschewed the traditional notebook CCFL backlights for mercury-free LED technology as well as the arsenic that is typically found in a notebook’s glass. They also removed brominated flame retardants and polyvinyl chloride from various internal components.

Additionally, Apple boasts that their new laptops are significantly more recyclable with a reduction in components and the use of a solid recyclable aluminum frame. Even the packaging has been reduced by 37 for the 15 inch model and by 34 percent for the 17 inch.

If eco-friendly technology is your cup of tea than Apple might be your kind of company. Apparently many of these changes are also being implemented in all of their new iPods and iPhones too.