Apple drops green electronics certification called EPEAT . The group certifies gadgets as energy efficient and recyclable . But the EPA has said that it will not be certifying products made by Chinese companies until they have met certain standards for environmental impact, including a ban on hazardous chemicals in their manufacturing process. San Francisco 's government says it no longer will purchase Apple products .
Apple drops green electronics certification called EPEAT . The group certifies gadgets as energy efficient and recyclable . EPEAT head says Apple 's `` design direction '' may be to blame . San Francisco 's government says it no longer will purchase Apple products .