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JULY 7, 2005 at 9:30 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: New York Times
Environmental groups Greenpeace and the National Wildlife Federation are asking
Harry Potter fans in the U.S. not to buy the Scholastic version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince but to instead purchase the book from Canadian publisher Raincoast Books because it is printed on recycled paper.
Raincoast publishes the Harry Potter books on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, whereas Scholastic have disclosed that they use only paper that did not come from ancient or endangered forests.
Ms. Rycroft, campaigns director of Markets Initiative, a conservation group in Canada said:
If we get Harry Potter and the Bible, that pretty much covers the best sellers. Scholastic has failed to really meaningfully step forward to have Harry printed on the most environmentally friendly paper that it can be.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for Scholastic, Ms. Kyle Good commented:
I think the fans who know Scholastic and the people who buy from Scholastic understand that we are an environmentally concerned company and we don't endanger forests ever with the paper we use.
Some larger publishers in the U.S. are concerned about the lack of forest-friendly paper as well as the cost and quality of the paper. Ms. Rowling's agent, Neil Blair from the Christopher Little Literary Agency said the author would not comment on the matter.
If you do choose to order your book from Canada please note that it will cost you $2 more, not including extra shipping costs. You can also check out this story from the BBC.
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Student
Points: 254
~grindylow~ says:
To all the environmentalists out there, do you live in a house? A house is framed with wood. Therefore, how many trees have you murdured just to live in your house??? Do you drive a car? How much of the OZONE have you destroyed from the FUMES of your evil car! YOU HYPOCRITES!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:02 PM EST
The Gryffindor Guy
Points: 2727
z Jamie Potter z says:
The books are already printed, so why would someone go through all of the trouble to go order one from Canada? It seems easier to just go up to the nearest department store or bookstore and buy a copy of the American Editon!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 813
harrypotterfan4eva says:
Well I wont be getting the canidian book even if it is recycled. I already have my copy ordered.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:06 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
What about the people that already preordered......I am getting mine from Barnes and Noble which I am pretty sure is not forest friendly. Oh well.......maybe for the next book they will all do it.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1266
AsiaLovesHP says:
Well..kind of late there don't you think..And well if you don't buy the Scholastic then all those books were printed for know reason..they just..they're just too late! ..sorry
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 55
RockyTop says:
They dont need to lecture me. I have patiently waited for this book. If they feel so badly then go plant a tree but im getting my book. It sounds to me like raincoast is just trying to get more money and frankly that is just pathetic to try and make HP fans feel about trees. Afterall there are worse problems in the word.
America's thoughts and prayers go out to England on this day. 7/7/05
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:10 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 420
SoMdHPFan says:
I don't think the complainers can prove to me that me buying the book from a publisher in another country will help matters all that much. Environmentally speaking, all their antics are just as dangerous to the environment as the people they are criticizing.
Besides, why should I send my money to another country's economy just to promote their politically motivated cause?
Instead of Hogwarts, it's Hogwash if you ask me!!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:11 PM EST
Points: 2203
Disillusioned78 says:
Buwahahahaha! That's a funny joke they're playing on us...
*another fellow HAPANA'er comes over and whispers in my ear*
WHAT! They're not joking! Well, *cough* um...yes...sorry 'bout that! What I meant to say is...well, I already preordered my book and I'm guessing that many have already done the same as well. So...good luck with that then! Bye!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:13 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 486
HPfan111286 says:
Well i think they are all nuts!! More trees can be planted, and God didnt put them here on earth just for us to watch them get old and die!! He put them on here to produce oxygen and for many other uses!! HOnestly to me, it doesnt matter what kind of paper my book is printed on... as lond as i get it i will be ok!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:17 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 353
lovethekeeper says:
I think that if these enviornmentalist nutters really wanted to have an impact they should of said something 6 months ago when the book went on pre-order. I mean I love the idea of getting my book at midnight but I prefer to wait and have it in the morning waiting for me. Only a few more days...
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:18 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 314
Djembecat says:
Oh, get a life! These Greeny Weenies give me a royal pan in the but. If they were that concerned about how HBP was printed in the US, they should have spoken up BEFORE the book was printed.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:24 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
Sorry but I want my Harry Potter book.
I dont care about hte extra 2 dollars but I want it on the day of the release/
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1412
awsomearies4potter says:
Oh, gee, aren't they a little late on the pick-up..... Anyway, Scholastics is environmentally friendly, they plant more trees that they ever use, (just like *gasp* most big logging companies now....) They are just trying to stick their tree hugging noses someplace that it doesn't belong without doing their homework first. Most people have preordered it AGES ago, either from a bookstore or from the net... Its just a sad plea for attention from a group with nothing better to do.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:25 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 487
Gizymotor says:
I do understand where they are coming from, but I have allready pre-ordered the book!! I have been anticipating HBP for a long time now, so there's no way I'm going to boycot!! To make up for it I'll pay more attention to recycling cans and news papers.....that should even things out, right?
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:28 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2058
White Owl says:
I agree with Michelleypie, and I am going to buy the Scholastic version.
WHITE OWL
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:29 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 40
tonyaj7 says:
It's too late now...millions of people have preordered the book...they're sitting right there, waiting for us!!! Even if we do order the Canadian version, all of the Scholastic version will go to waste.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 36
Majinta says:
Too late, I've already ordered mine.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:37 PM EST
Points: 212
xxSweetTart791xx says:
Why would someone want to pay extra when they can just drive to the nearest bookstore? I care about the forest too but i dont feel like paying any extra money.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:38 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 654
J.R says:
well who cares!!! at least i dont, sure it would be nice for the books to be printed on eviromental friendly paper but W/E.....
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:43 PM EST
Seeker of the Wands
Points: 18200
SunbeamVi says:
I did pre-order my copy of the HBP a couple of months ago around March. I do agree with others that they should of said this a couple of months ago.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:45 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 415
minerva1021 says:
Give me a break!!! These people need to worry about themselves and less about other people. Why don't they buy the recycled paper books and leave other people alone. There are a lot more important things to focus our attention on in this world, and buying books made out of recycled paper is not on the top of the list.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
siriusluv says:
Boycot Half-Blood Prince-well since we would all rather lose an appendage-I don't think so. Maybe the tree huggers should get a life.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:50 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
To quote the famous philosopher Spongebob Squarepants...
"WELL, GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!"
I recycle, don't leave the water running when I brush my teeth, never throw anything out the car window, and generally try to be a good environmental citizen, BUT, and this is a very large BUT; the only tree that I plan on hugging on July 15th is the remains of the one that sacrificed itself to the noble cause of having Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince printed one its pages. So I shall kiss my book, give it a big hug, and quietly thank the tree that died in the line of duty so that I could get my hands on it!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:02 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
CandyCrazy says:
I live in canada..and ordered from chapters..by raincoast..100% post consumer paper anyways. YAY!!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 809
~Hermione <3's Ron~ says:
Honestly, at this point, i really don't care what kind of paper the book is printed on, I JUST WANT THE BOOK!
mwa
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 506
Paracelsus says:
I think using recycled paper is a great idea, but they left it a bit late to bring up.
Too bad I already ordered two copies of the American version.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:06 PM EST
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