Quote:"Whether game consoles are classified as toys or not, they can still contain hazardous chemicals and materials that could harm humans. The technology is available for the manufacturers to design out toxics and produce greener game consoles now," said Greenpeace's Dr. Kevin Brigden in a press release."
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wow good thing i did not get a ps3 yet, wait for the hazerdous stuff to mess with people and see what resaults come back. lol
I would def. wait for a green ps3, "I will call it... hybrid ps3" ha ha.
What input is there to submit? 1- The page I requested is not found 2- As the other poster said, there's plenty of unhealthy materials in electronics. Until the PS3 is oozing acid on me or my floor, I'm not gonna worry.
Latest AnyDVD to rip > VOBB to blank the unwanted on a DVD > Shrink to compress > ImgBurn to burn = Never starting a thread asking how to backup a movie
You're microwave may not emit hazardous chemicals, but many reports have stated that constant exposure to even minor forms of radiation could be hazardous.
Are you gonna quit using your microwave? Or get rid of it all together?
The PS3 is no more hazardous than the products,appliances and gadgets already existing in your home.
It's not just the PS3, all latest game consoles have nasty chemicals in there. Phthalates chemicals are used in many many household and car appliances, to soften plastics. But worse is that PS3 and Xbox360 contains Beryllium, which has been linked to lung cancer...
However, the article from the BBC (see below) says NintendoWii is the worst offender. On top of having no green policies, I should think the Wii is bad for the very fact that so many batteries are required to make full use of it. And most people, who do not care about the environment they pass on to future generations, will simply be buying the cheapest batteries and throwing them in the bin when they're out of use. Meaning tons of Nickel, Lead or even Mercury ending up in rivers and lakes, and oceans...
