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Toxic chemicals found in gaming consoles
A Greenpeace report has called video game consoles a "toxic menace," saying they contain chemicals that could affect memory and sexual development.
- Reuters
- Published: 23:53 May 23, 2008
- Image Credit: Gulf News Archive
- According to Greenpeace, Sony's PlayStation 3, Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox 360 consoles contain hazardous chemicals and materials such as polyvinyl chloride, phthalates, beryllium and bromine.
Singapore : A Greenpeace report has called video game consoles a "toxic menace," saying they contain chemicals that could affect memory and sexual development.
The environmental pressure group said it had tested Sony's PlayStation 3, Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox 360 consoles and found they all contained hazardous chemicals and materials such as polyvinyl chloride, phthalates, beryllium and bromine.
"The technology is already available for manufacturers to design out harmful toxics and produce cleaner game consoles now," Greenpeace said in a report.
"A greener, cleaner game console is possible. There's no excuse for playing dirty." It said the consoles also contributed to e-waste, ending up in unsafe recycling dumps in developing countries.
All three companies defended their products, saying they complied with environmental standards.
The multi-billion dollar video game industry is one of the fastest growing in the world.
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