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Each printed book takes copious amounts of expensive and non-biodegradable chemicals and bleaches to make the paper, more expensive chemicals to make the ink, and precious fuel resources to transport. An e-book reader is also made of expensive and non-biodegradable materials, but as it can hold (conservatively) hundreds of books, it uses less materials to be produced and less fuel to transport than the equivalent amount of printed books.
The weight of textbooks is contributing to hitherto-unseen back problems in America's youth, which will adversely impact health care costs as they get older.
Collecting books and magazines can be impossible in places where living space is at a premium due to cost and/or overcrowding.
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