Thread: Are ereaders really that green?
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Old 02-18-2010, 12:37 PM   #37
Steven Lyle Jordan
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Originally Posted by Kali Yuga View Post
OK, let's look at a few facts (for a change) . A few years ago, a study was done by the Book Industry Study Group and Green Press Initiative of the environmental impact of the book industry...
A few points to add to this list:
  • Paper production uses huge amounts of fresh water, mixed with chemicals and bleaches. When that water is through the system, it is generally dumped into the local watershed, chemicals, bleaches and all.
  • Most paper processing plants are powered by coal-fired plants.
  • Those concerned with the carbon footprint of a dedicated reader can always read e-books on a device they already have, such as a cellphone or PDA, and thereby not add to the waste stream by manufacturing another device.
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