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But, Apple has yet to offer consumers products that are free of PVC and BFRs. <\/p>\n<p>Top marks to Apple for reporting on its recycling rate as a percentage (9.5%) of sales 7 years ago and for setting goals to recycle nearly 30% by 2010. 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