What Apple's reuse robot says about sustainability and tech

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A robot that can take apart an iPhone is good for the visibility of green design, but it won't fix environmental ills such as e-waste

Somewhere in between the technicolor iWatches, cheaper iPhones and revamped iPads, a relatively run-of-the-mill Apple i-device showcase Monday briefly veered into the company's vision for high-tech sustainability....

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