An environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is provided which incorporates
a reflective element with variable reflectance. In one embodiment, the environmentally
improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of cadmium (Cd). In another
embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially
free of lead (Pb). In yet another embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview
mirror assembly is substantially free of mercury (Hg). In a further embodiment,
the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of
poly-vinyl-chloride (PVC). In yet a further embodiment, the environmentally improved
rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of halogen producing chemicals such
as bromine (Br).
