Greenpeace recently did a study on gaming consoles and found that the level of toxic chemicals used to manufacture them were higher than what's allowed in children's toys.
The study was conducted on a PlayStation 3, an Xbox 360 and a Wii, all bought in Europe (where they don't classify game consoles as toys). All consoles were guilty of containing toxics like Phthalates, bromium, and PVC — which pose a threat to both the environment and sexual development in humans.
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If you've ever wanted the chance to name a wild animal, your time has come! Greenpeace is sponsoring a whale naming competition for the humpbacks traveling on the Great Whale Trail. The contest started with over 11,000 submissions but has been whittled down to 30 possible suggested names including, as you probably guessed, Mr. 
Eco-friendly, green gadgets are quickly becoming a staple in the gadget world. No one wants a car, computer, MP3 player or even lightbulb that runs on last century's "green technologies." In fact, many energy conscious consumers have started tracking their energy use with gadgets like the Wattson, a sleek and chic tracking device that enables you to learn about your own personal energy use through interactive play. 
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