Being a designer, I decided to investigate just how close these 2 logos are to each other (Apple vs. GreeNYC). At first I thought Apple was being a bit foolish. But if you superimpose one logo onto the other, the apple shape shape of the GreeNYC log is exactly that of Apple's apple. I mean it's and exact fit! The little leaf off the top is similar, more stylized and of course pointing the other direction. But the apple outline is exactly that of Apple's logo. So, yes, I would take issue with this logo.

There is no confusion. They're two different products. One has nothing to do with the other.

Don't get me wrong I understand that plagiarism is nasty, but they look nothing alike! So we can't design logos with globes because AT&T has one or checkmarks because Verizon has a horrible logo. I would understand if it had a bite out of the apple and no stem, but this is taking it too far.

Thanks for letting me rant.

Apple needs to calm down. The last time I checked, they are doing reasonably well with their hardware, iPod domination, and overall cool-factor generating machine. NYC is actually trying to create something a little more wide-reaching and beneficial that consumer goods, and so the logo looks like a widely recognized piece of fruit. Great. Apple will continue to be cool. They will make money. And ultimately, NYC's initiative will need to put more focus on executing well than just having an uber-mod logo war. How about Apple kick some cash and some press to the NYC plan, and launch some eco-informative podcasts to go with it, all pre-loaded on some minty green colored Nanos or something? Last time I checked, the "Big Apple" was around just a little longer than Job's shop. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to have my Apple sticker-plastered Prius serviced.