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Written by Susan Barranca
Apparently the lastest book publishing news isn't about what is written, but what it is written on!
Book publishers are very concerned about making books in a "greener way." Reading books is a pretty "green" activity, but making them is not considered "Green."
Some publishers are setting goals about publishing on recycled paper, well at least 60% of publishers are. The other 40% are not weighing in on the matter yet.
Another way to reduced the environmental impact of the book world is to read using an e readers.
Or you can do what I try to do, and that is to buy second hand books. Not only do you save money, but you might save a tree too. But don't forget to check Dustjacketreview for an opinion on the book first!
Go Green!
Apparently the lastest book publishing news isn't about what is written, but what it is written on!
Book publishers are very concerned about making books in a "greener way." Reading books is a pretty "green" activity, but making them is not considered "Green."
Some publishers are setting goals about publishing on recycled paper, well at least 60% of publishers are. The other 40% are not weighing in on the matter yet.
Another way to reduced the environmental impact of the book world is to read using an e readers.
Or you can do what I try to do, and that is to buy second hand books. Not only do you save money, but you might save a tree too. But don't forget to check Dustjacketreview for an opinion on the book first!
Go Green!
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