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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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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
Sly. Dragon Tamer
Points: 2717
tristram says:
Jeez, looks to me like those groups are looking for some free publicity. I have my 4 copies already preordered and don't plan on changing it. I am rather sick of the call to boycott this and that.
~Tristram~
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:09 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 14
The_Half_Blood_Prince says:
YEAH go canadians We ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1228
Hermy-ninny Granger says:
I can't so that now maybe that should have warned us like three months ago. I totally would have because I am an environmentalist myself. In the frenzy of everything Harry Potter I didn't even stop to think about the massage amounts of paper used. Poor trees!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:19 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Eva Walker says:
No offense, I care alot about the environment BUT, I want my book ASAP. If that means buying scholastic so be it. Sorry NOT ancient or endangered trees but,I WANT MY BOOK THE SECONED IT COMES OUT!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:23 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 53
JK = Genius says:
I do really care about the environment but frankly not many people are going to pay more and wait longer for the book just so they can know it's on recycled paper...
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:31 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1098
LilyP says:
Well, this is just a little bit ridiculous. If they wanted to do something, talk to them a year ago or so before the book was actually printed. Now their idea would just be wasting all that paper that now has to printing on them. This just seems like too little too late!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1357
swiffy says:
Um...well I'm getting the british one anyway, I dunno if that's environmentally friendly or whatever. I don't see how they're gonna stop it cause hundreds of thousands of people already preordered ages ago and I don't think anyone is gonna bother to change their order to save a tree.
Sorry, greenpeace, it's great that you guys care!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1386
Alek Voldemortist says:
No one will be able to boycott HPB, everyone has the right to buy the version of the book they want, nature-friendly or not.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
I live in Canada and I get the Bloomsbury version already. I am proud the the Canadian publishers are enviromentaly friendly. Go Canada!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:48 PM EST
Slytherin's G Unit
Points: 6727
Billie Loves Adie says:
I don't care what the book is printed on! As long as I get it I will be happy. And I don't live in Canada so I'm not gonna buy the book there.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:53 PM EST
Student
Points: 232
ginnygurl says:
Oh brother... I wonder if those "enviromentalists" have any wood furniture... wood houses... I mean... those who live in WOOD houses shouldn't throw stones... (or flames) ~laugh~
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 1:56 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
americanidiot8623 says:
It seems kind of ridiculous to ask people to buy their books in Canada when most people have already preordered them months ago...
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1703
bubblenut21 says:
I love being an environmentalist and all, but I already reserved my copy, and sorry! I'm not going to be able to get the recycled one..maybe they'll be able to have the paper recycled for the last book!
*bubblenut21*
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1329
MeLJeL says:
Well someone's gotta buy books printed on new paper before you can have recycled paper anyways. In modern times, boycotts really don't effect anything. Look at the Southern Baptist (at least I think it was them)boycott of Disney. They've now let it go and Disney hasn't really been impacted negatively. If you want to do something like this you have to start way early and make it a BIG BIG BIG BIG thing.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:07 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3159
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Geez, if I were them, I'd say something before millions of copies were printed. What are they going to do about it now!?! What's done is done. It's ot like they can make the paper back in to trees. :P
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:08 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 482
HP4Evr says:
Sorry, I already ordered my book (2 months ago) but I think they are both trying to help the cause.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:12 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 48
Lily in Aidenn says:
To late, I already ordered it! AH! I have sinned!! Forgive me Mrs. Rowling!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:12 PM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
Unfortunately I already have a copy reserved. But I think in the future Scholastic can work to produce a book made of more recyclable material. I thnk it is good what Raincoast has done.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:13 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 421
Skittles77 says:
I can still do that, but i don't know where to get the Raincoast book, but that is great what they have done because the HP books are always so long!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:15 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
I bought mine in Canada because I live here, not because of the type of paper. I don't think people are environmentally aware of the amount of trees that are killed every year just from printing companies. But no matter how many times they say this over and over, I don't think people will care or pay any attention. As long as they have the book in front of them... tehy'll be satisfied. If it's such a big deal (and it definitely is) then why didn't they think of this before printing out over a million copies to distribute... isn't that more logical than waiting until after?
Makes no sense at all...
Oh well, at least I know that my copy is taking into account the environment.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:16 PM EST
Student
Points: 292
Nimbus2005 says:
I completely support Greenpeace!! From the very beggining, fans from all over the world were asking for forest-friendly paper books. I will only buy a copy printed in recycled paper. I do not mind if I have to wait a little longer.....I think! ;D
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:24 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 350
Puffskein16 says:
That's a great idea to buy the Canadian version, but they should have told the American fans earlier. Maybe Scholastic could print the 7th Harry Potter book on recycled paper. =]
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:24 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Uhhh... I guess I should be ashamed of myslef for what I'm going to say....... but: NO MATTER WHAT VERSION OF THE BOOK I'LL FIND IN MY TOWN, I WILL BUY IT!!!!!! -sorry!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1961
Wart says:
I doubt the canadian company could handle all of those orders if everyone switched right now. WHen it comes down to it I just care too much...
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:25 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1127
Elrond says:
They had better be careful, messing with Scholastic could be a costly mistake. Even though they are doing whats right at the end of the day.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 2:26 PM EST
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