ECA Backs Green Gaming, Launches Action

November 11, 2009

The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) has launched a drive to get gamers to notify government representatives of their support for a pair of bills that would make gaming a little greener.

S.1397, or the Electronic Device Recycling Research and Development Act, would research ways to deal with the proper disposal of electronic devices, while S.1696, or the Green Gaming Act of 2009, would require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of videogame consoles energy efficiency.

The ECA’s letter states:

While I enjoy spending some of my free time playing video games, I also would like my hobby to be “greener,” and these bills would both help to that end. Both S. 1397 and S. 1696 are needed steps to insure that my hobby of video games continues to improve as an environmentally sensitive hobby.


Participants can input their information and send off a letter to their Senator via a simple form on the ECA website.

Image via Green Today Magazine, which has a rundown on the average energy consumption of a variety of videogame consoles.

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Re: ECA Backs Green Gaming, Launches Action

Submitted by sharpshooterbabe on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 11:46.

Well I see like this, if we as gamers want to see more games & consoles come out in the future & futuristic models then we have to get greener about our consoles. So that way we can keep playing more games & have more fun before all the earth's resources are used up! Lol. (Being sarcastic funny.) :D

 

 

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Re: ECA Backs Green Gaming, Launches Action

Submitted by DarkSaber on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 13:29.

Wow, what a waste of time.

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Re: ECA Backs Green Gaming, Launches Action

Submitted by Austin_Lewis on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 14:17.

No joke.  Like I said, ACTA seems like it should be getting some real focus, instead of wasting time on this.

Re: ECA Backs Green Gaming, Launches Action

Submitted by PHX Corp on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 15:58.

There has to be a way to reveal what the ACTA would do to us if it passes

But we also have to worry about expanding to green gaming as well

Watching JT on GP is just like watching an episode of Jerry springer only as funny as the fights

Watching JT on GP is just like watching an episode of Jerry springer only as funny as the fights

Re: ECA Backs Green Gaming, Launches Action

Submitted by ZippyDSMlee on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 14:04.

Well...everything is a waste of tiem to us mate. ^_~

Until lobbying is a hanging offense I choose anarchy! Stop supporting big media and furthering the criminalization of consumers!! http://zippydsmlee.wordpress.com/


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Re: ECA Backs Green Gaming, Launches Action

Submitted by ZippyDSMlee on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 12:36.

I could care less look at what the crappy solder did to the 360.....

Now if it lasts and runs better thats great but other wise.....no thanks...

Until lobbying is a hanging offense I choose anarchy! Stop supporting big media and furthering the criminalization of consumers!! http://zippydsmlee.wordpress.com/


I have a dream, break the chains of copy right oppression! http://zippydsmlee.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/what-is-cigital-disobedience/

 

Re: ECA Backs Green Gaming, Launches Action

Submitted by jedidethfreak on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 12:25.

While I don't mind being green, I think that it's bullshit if anyone think's they're saving the planet by having a green video game console, considering the fact that televisions usually use about twice the power of a video game console, good surround sound systems use ten times the electricity, and the internet, on which a lot of gamers play, uses an astronomical amount of energy to keep up.

"Green Gaming" is more than just consoles.  A viable Net Neutrality bill, combined with a true green electronics bill (not just gaming consoles), is only a start.

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Re: ECA Backs Green Gaming, Launches Action

Submitted by PHX Corp on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 12:12.

Well both me and GP/ECA are on the same page, we all want envromentally friendly Game consoles

Note: intended for a joke, but yes I support Eco friendly Tech

Watching JT on GP is just like watching an episode of Jerry springer only as funny as the fights

Watching JT on GP is just like watching an episode of Jerry springer only as funny as the fights

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