I am proud to announce the seventh Harry Potter book, The Deathly Hallows, is being printed on FSC approved paper that consists of at least 30% post-consumer waste.The first U.S. printing will consist of approximately 12 million copies ("Paper Decision").This is a big step for the U.S. considering the fact that U.S. publisher, Scholastic, Inc., declined to produce the sixth book on recycled paper back in 2005. This is an improvement for Americans, but it doesn’t stand up to the Canadian edition, which was created with 100% PCW fiber for both the sixth and seventh books!("Half-Good Prints")Studies show that one million copies printed on recycled paper helped save over 40,000 trees. Environmentalists are putting forth efforts to get more books printed on FSC certified paper in the future. Some of the most prominent struggles include availability, quality, and price ("Publisher Conversation").Luckily, there are many ways we can help out to increase the amount of books printed on recycled paper. We can increase the demand by purchasing those books that bear an FSC certified seal. For example, Harry Potter fans in the U.S. can order the Canadian edition of the final book, rather than the U.S. edition. And if you’re worried about the price, don’t! According to Oanda.com, a currency conversion website, it would actually cost less to purchase it there! And if you’re worried about shipping, Amazon.com (US and Canada) offer the seventh book with free super saver shipping! You can also make your support for recycling known by writing publishers. Ask them to support the FSC and its stand to preserve the world’s ancient forests!
References
Hall, Randy. "Harry Potter Recycled Paper Decision 'Works Magic For Forests'". 3/22/2007. Cybercast News Service. 4/12/2007. http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewPrint.asp?Page=/Culture/archive/200703/CUL20070322c.html
Conversation With A Publisher. 08/10/2003. GreanPeace. 04/12/2007. www.greenpeace.org/international/news/conversation-with-a-publisher
Harry Potter and the Half Good Prints. 07/13/2005. GreenPeace. 04/12/2007. http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/harry-potter-111
The Currency Site FX - Converter. 04/12/2007. OANDA.COM. 04/12/2007. http://oanda.com
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Isn't it funny, I've been wondering why J.K. Rowling wasn't releasing her book electronically because of course that would be an environmentally sound move...
You're right--this is a definite step in the right direction. But there are bigger issues here, and it's always $ $ $. Why can't the U.S. ever take the lead on environmental issues?
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