Environmental group Greenpeace has issued its latest "Guide to Greener Electronics" list, which has again listed Nintendo near the bottom of the list among global electronics companies.
"Nintendo remains in last place with a pitiful 0.8 points out of10, scoring zero on all e-waste criteria," Greenpeace announced. "The company has banned phthalates and is monitoring use of antimony and beryllium, and although it is endeavoring to eliminate the use of PVC, it has not set a timeline for its phase out."
Specifically, Nintendo was also criticized for not having its CO2 emission reports independently verified along with not disclosing how it recycles e-waste. Greenpeace did give the company credit for reducing carbon emissions, but only after previous reports and environmentalists chided the company.
Greenpeace and Nintendo have bumped heads in the past over the company's apparent lack of environmentally friendly technology, though Nintendo has a web site with the company's social responsibility and other environmental issues published. In 2007, Greenpeace criticized Nintendo, with the company firing back by saying it complies with both domestic and international standards related to e-waste recycling and using dangerous materials.
Computer companies have strived to try and go green over the past few years as a growing number of consumers become more environmentally aware. Considering the current sales numbers Nintendo is seeing for its consoles and video games, it appears the company has been given a reprieve over environmental issues related to Nintendo.
