Though it's unlikely any console gamer will switch to the PS3 based on advice from Greenpeace, last month's Guide to Greener Electronics (pdf link) shows Sony doing relatively well in the drive toward less toxic, more sustainable gadgetry. They're still far behind the reigning champions at Nokia, but Nintendo and Microsoft are struggling to climb up from the bottom.

Oh, Nintendo. Power up!
  • Oh, Nintendo. Power up!

The report is as quick to praise as it is to condemn (quicker, actually). Nintendo's last place mention comes with a note that they're doing a better job of not filling their gear with poison, so good on them.

The Stranger Testing Department is Rob Lightner and Paul Hughes.