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It's hard to actually imagine how massive the paper industry is; its
impact on the environment, the carbon emissions, the waste, the trees
used. But I like paper. I specifically like words, which make me part
of my living and, as far as I'm concerned, make the world a much better
place.
So I really really like words that don't have any paper. Like EcoGeek and Treehugger and NYTimes.com. But, with a great deal of respect to our physical forefathers, papers made of paper need to stop existing. Not 100% of them, and especially not the dedicated people who make them. Just the paper needs to go, not the words.
So please pardon me while I report the following story with a disrespectful amount of happiness: Circulation Plunges at Major Newspapers. An audit of 770 major newspapers has shown that circulation has dropped about three percent in the last six months, and much more than that in large coastal areas where more people are finding their news online.
While that's 3% less revenue for people who are much more talented and dedicated to their noble profession than I, it is also 3% fewer trees harvested, 3% fewer miles driven, 3% fewer loads taken, and 3% less pollution from paper mills.
I sincerely hope that the newspaper industry manages to revolutionize itself without a dangerous crash. But they will absolutely be required to use less paper, and for that I am thankful.
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written by Jack Meyhoff, November 04, 2006
Also to my previous comment, also pick publishers that have a policy of replanting trees used for paper.
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written by Hank, November 04, 2006
Canada has a legal requirement for recycled content in books. So if you go to Amazon.ca, instead of Amazon.com, to buy books, frequently you automatically get a recycled book!
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written by Jack Meyhoff, November 04, 2006
Nice! I get mine from play.com and suggested to them to publish whether its recycled or not in the book info along with the format. Shipping to Europe would be a bitch though from Canada :(
I wish companies took the lead on giving more informatve buyer info.
I wish companies took the lead on giving more informatve buyer info.
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written by Jack Meyhoff, November 04, 2006
I try not to buy magazines or periodicals, just books on paper and recycled mostly or a publisher with a replanting policy but it is hard without the information.
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written by rob, November 04, 2006
Most libraries in the UK stock popular papers and magazines. I always read Focus and New Scientist in the library, it helps the environment (a little bit) and saves me about £10 a month.
And of course, borrowing books from the library is the most eco friendly (and cheapest)option.
And of course, borrowing books from the library is the most eco friendly (and cheapest)option.
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written by Hank, November 05, 2006
I try not to buy new books if I can manage it, that way, at least the paper is seeing multiple use. Theoretically, a single book could be read by hundreds of people, and we all do the "can I borrow your copy of.." trick all the time.
The only problem with used books and borrowing is that the author doesn't get any money for their work, which is why I'm excited about electronic books...
The only problem with used books and borrowing is that the author doesn't get any money for their work, which is why I'm excited about electronic books...
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written by Jack Meyhoff, November 05, 2006
Electronic books, no thanks. I like to keep my eyesight and yes the feel of paper is best. We can manage it by recycling and replanting. You can always give money to the author if you buy a book second hand.
I wont be purchasing books in electronic format anytime soon, I have them now by download on p2p networks and they are horrible to read.
I wont be purchasing books in electronic format anytime soon, I have them now by download on p2p networks and they are horrible to read.
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written by Jack Meyhoff, November 05, 2006
One can always donate their read books to libraries and charities in order to increase use, I already give most of my used and not so used clothes to charities. Its mostly electronics I resale.
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written by Me, November 14, 2006
I'll breathe a sigh of relief when I see that concrete headstone go up for real. These charlatans who want to spread hatred and vindictive sentiments have had the megaphone in hand far too long. Finally, we have a source of cheap text which will supplant those "journalists" - the internet.
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Do the research before you purchase the book. I do.
On this topic, does anybody know where there is such a list of publishers that print on recycled paper?