Comments on: Which Is More Eco-Friendly: Netflix Or A Video Store?

By: jon tuttle

jon tuttle — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:59:50 +0000

One issue that nobody has addressed yet is what happens to the plastic dvds when they are scratched. Most smaller video stores will resurface the disc whereas Netflix, Rentrak and other large corporate video retailers just log the damage and discard the discs. How can anyone say that these retailers are “green” when they are dumping tons of discarded disc into landfills.

By: david

david — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:10:44 +0000

It is good that it is within walking distance, but those stores create an awful amount of waste, no matter where they are. And if you don’t have an xbox 360, you would need to buy one. For me, I stream to my laptop and watch them there – it’s pretty good.

By: klarissa

klarissa — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:31:27 +0000

You can also stream netflix to your xbox 360, no need to buy a new tv or dvd player or software for your computer. For around $9/month we have unlimited streaming and if a movie isn’t available to be streamed, it is mailed to us. I agree that for a majority of people netfix is a greener option, but that may not be the case for some situations. For us, blockbuster is in walking distance, but it is expensive and corporate.

By: David

David — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:06:06 +0000

Matt – interesting idea. I think Netflix would beat it still, as everyone has to drive to the theater by themselves, the energy needed to run projectors/heat and cool the building, and the enormous amounts of waste generated in paper cups and candy/popcorn wrappers. Netflix goes with the mail, and he is coming by your house anyway. I believe Netflix would be the more eco-friendly option.