Nintendo dead last in Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

Then let our powers combine!

EARTH!

Just think how many trees they go though printing money!

Nintendo came in last because THEY DIDN'T REPORT ANYTHING! Look at the PDF scorecard, there is literally no data for which to judge Nintendo on, which Greenpeace has unfairly called the bottom of the barrel. I don't even own a Wii (

Superb..... so Nintendo killed 7 baby seals and 4 polar bears by making my Wii. I will remember teh greenpeace when i am playing Sin & Punishment.................

if you have a green piece you probably need a penicillin shot

Nintendo doesn't need a recycling program because everyone keeps the game systems and they last forever....even when throwing them wildly at your nice HDTV....tv broken, wiimote unphased. = )

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What do you mean Nintendo doesn't recycle anything-- has Greenpeace PLAYED any of the Mario Party games?

This is shameful they shouldn't destroy the world to have greed. I am surprised Sony is doing so well. If toxic chemicals are going into your water supply you better damn care or else you wake up with cancer and have no clue that your anti-environmental stances lead to it.

Cancer didn't exist 100 years ago, but now everyone can get it from anything.

crono, more on moore here:

http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Patrick_Moore

"Moore describes himself as "chairman and chief scientist" of Greenspirit Strategies Ltd., a PR company that "work with many leading organizations in forestry, biotechnology, aquaculture and plastics, developing solutions in the areas of natural resources, biodiversity, energy and climate change." He is also a Board Member of NextEnergy, a Canadian energy services company."

So, if the environmentalists hate Nintendo, then I HAVE to support Nintendo. I hate crazy environmentalists. I'm fine with people who don't want to waste things to a point of excess, but the people who are nuts about it are just... nuts.

So yeah, I shall support Nintendo now.

They should just let the Green Team loose on Nintendo.

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/fa1420df1f

I heard the Wii is powered by the tears of orphans.

You know why there's no recycling program for old Nintendo products? Because we hold onto them all. I don't care if I haven't touched it in over a decade - you can have my Game Boy Brick when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.

No, it's not a cycle and Yes, we have to do something about it.

Fanboys are bad enough, we don't need blogs to misrepresent findings to cause a commotion. Nintendo didn't supply Greenpace with the information that had been requested, so Greenpeace gave Nintendo a zero on everything....I thought you guys were better than this.

Wow, humans sure are a blight on our wonderful, totally perfect until we started fucking with it ecosystem.

That being said, I think all you who are so concerned about the environment should do the ultimate "green" move and turn yourselves into fertilizer ASAP.

Copy and past from Nintendo's corporate website for a contract Chemical Engineer;

** This is a CONTRACT position
Description of Duties

* Perform evaluation tests on materials/parts used for Nintendo products for compliance with the Nintendo Green Procurement (subset of RoHS, WEEE) using various analytical test equipment such as X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, ICP spectrophotometer, UV spectrophotometer, gas chromatography mass spectrometer
* Perform various mechanical and environmental liability tests on materials/parts used for Nintendo products for compliance to Nintendo's standards
* Create accurate and concise tests results report
* Support various Manufacturing Engineering group duties as assigned



Qualifications

Summary of Requirements

* Minimum of 3 years of analytical chemistry, especially hands-on experience in GC, GC/MS, XRF, FT-IR
* Extensive hands-on laboratory experience required
* Must be knowledgeable with laboratory sample preparation methodologies and laboratory safety protocols
* Caustic material handling experience preferred
* Strong knowledge on international/domestic safety environmental regulations
* Excellent project management , teamwork, and communication skills
* BS in chemical engineering
* MS in chemical engineering a plus

** This is a CONTRACT position

** Applications and resumes will only be accepted through Nintendo's website as we no longer accept paper, faxed, or emailed resumes.

Did the author of this article actually bother to read the GreenPeace report? The reason why Nintendo scored zero was because GreenPeace either did not find any information.

If you follow the link in the GreenPeace PDF on Nintendo, it takes you to Nintendo of America's Corporate FAQ. It says they recycle paper, buy recycled paper towels, etc, but does not say anything about manufacturing or brominated flame retardants. Why? Nintendo of America DOES NOT manufacture anything. NOA is just a bunch of offices. Maybe Nintendo of Japan would have some information?

It is surprising that the journalist who wrote this did not bother to read the report or look into this AT ALL. People are reading this article and Nintendo has to take bad PR due to bad journalism. Not cool Joystiq.