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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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Squib
Points: 188
Triofan4eva says:
Hmmm...this is a contreversial (sp?) issue. I don't buy a book because trees have been saved, I buy it because I like to read!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 3:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
GOSH!!! what is there problem... it is not ONLY harry potter books... COME ON... other books are using not all recycled paper... I think they are just a bunch of weirdos...
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 3:51 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Well I think that they may be a bit late for this but I totally agree with them for wanting to boycott the Scholastic books.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 3:54 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3239
Tenshi says:
Well, I'm Canadian already and so I don't really need to worry now, do I? I'm just happy that we're saving a couple more trees
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 3:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 631
unicorn handler says:
Woow...well I already bought mine, but I do feel sort of bad...oh well I recycle all my paper and stuff.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:00 PM EST
Squib
Points: 175
Kreacher_elf says:
I'm all about protecting the environment and stuff, but I also want my copy ASAP. Anyway, people buy books all the time, nobody can just STOP that. Why don't they focus on preserving the ozone or fossil fuels or something?
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1482
*SmoraDora* says:
wow.....thats cool...but its kinda dumb because the books are already published.....soo it would be a waste.......?
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Laura
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:04 PM EST
Minister of Modest
Points: 6090
harryandhermioneforeva says:
I'm sorry but even if we didn't buy the Scholastic version of the books what would they do with all the already made books. I mean maybe they should have said something before they started publishing books.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:07 PM EST
Weasley is My King
Points: 5042
HarryPotterGeek says:
I agree that they should have jumped on this issue before the books were printed. Now that they're already printed not buying them isn't going to save any trees... It would have made more sense to petition Scholastic to use the recycled paper before they went into print.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 895
Arethusa the Erkling says:
I guess that makes sense I think that all harry potter books should be printed on recyled paper as they are produced with such quantity but the environmental group should have acted sooner!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:19 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
I'm all for recycling, but that is a bit too late, after all Scolastic has said they don't use the trees from ancient forrests, which I think is very good.
I think this is the first time, since Harry Potter has come out that there is been a problem from Pro Recycling groups. No one else has mentioned it before. Why now?
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:22 PM EST
Northern Belle
Points: 3968
American Angel says:
Oh please! Ok, I understand their concern, but um, I'm not doing that. I love my American editions and I'm not going to stop buying them! Anyways, I pre-ordered it months ago. I wish people would go pick on some other books.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1872
Potter Luver says:
So now they tell us this... They should have told us ages ago! Honestly, people... Don't these people know that HP is a best-seller? Kids don't wait that long to order their book.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:36 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
It seems to me that Greenpeace saw a way of getting themselves some publicity and decided to hop on the bandwagon that is Harry Potter. How pathetic is this? I mean, honestly! If you're going to boycott books, why not ALL published books in the US? If you're going to have a problem with using paper not from previously recycled sources, then they need to boycott ALL publishers not falling into that catagory. That means going after the industry wide problem, not one type of books. I mean, HONESTLY...
Guess they didn't think this out too well. Not that I'm against the use of recycled paper. I think it's a great idea. But this smacks just a little too much of wanting to get their name in the hat.
Shame on you for trying to turn the entertainment of children & adults into a political topic.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Tabitha Black says:
Well they should have done or said something before I think I've, and everybody else I know, ordered my copy as soon as it was able to be pre-ordered. Sorry...
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:39 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1086
DRU587 says:
I agree that more should be done to enforce recycled paper to be used over paper that just wasn't taken from ancient forests, but more should be done to get the word out. If I would've known about this earlier, I more than likely would've bought my book from Canada. However, it's too late now.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 790
Brujah says:
Hahahhahaha they want me to boycott the book?! Yeah right, good luck. Recycled paper would be a good idea- but its a little too late to start protests- they've already printed the books, silly greenpeace persons.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
I am glad to see that there are publishers who care about the envionment, but, as many of you say, they are a bit late! It is a nice idea for book 7, though.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:48 PM EST
Queen of Posts, H.W.C.
Points: 6780
dingbat1 says:
What is particularly funny, is that I remember signing a petition earlier this year for the book to be published on recycled paper and it was said that it would be. If Greenpeace did not send the same petition to scholastic, then I imagine they should shut it. They had the petitions and the awareness about this issue months ago, and if they slacked off with one publisher-more importantly the one US publisher-I am a bit peeved by this. Why didn't they send them the petition then, then had they not responded accordingly they could have let us all know and HPANA would have had a news article stating scholastic refused the requests of thousands of fans. I think they dropped the ball a bit-as there are only 8 days left and most of trully could care less if these are prekilled trees, or freshly killed trees-so long as they have the HBP on the pages.
Why did they go through all their trouble of the petition months ago if they were not involving scholastic as well?? Makes no sense-and if they did include them a secondary petition should have been made for them after they dismissed the first.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:48 PM EST
Student
Points: 262
Golden Snake says:
I understand both sides! But... I don't live in the U.S so it doesn't really concern me does it?!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:51 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
GAH! oh my gosh...who really cares that much unless you are like all into recycling and all that.
i really dont care, i just want the book. im not worried about the papers.
whatever, im getting it from Books-a-Million. what kind of paper its printed on? dont care.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
Where were Greenpeace and NWF when any other book is published? And why are they speaking out now that the book is already printed? I think they are more intrested in the publicity generated, and not the issues they expound.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 4:55 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Help conserve the forest but still support HBP.. That's the best solution..=)
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:00 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 91
bravelikealion says:
What amazes me the most is how many HPANA members don't agree with using recycled paper. How can a person not care about the trees that are being cut down to print a book? Sure, it's one of the most anticipated books in several years, but when it comes down to it, what's more important? A book? Or a world that can continue to sustain life? I can see how Greenpeace is a bit late in the matter, as the books have already been printed. There is still book seven, so perhaps at least a few trees will be spared.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:02 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
NattieKay says:
It's too late. The books have been made. Wouldnt it be just as wasteful to leave ALL of those copies on the shelves and buy from Canada?
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:02 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Awww, I had no idea they did that, I think its great that, that company care about the enviroment that much. Afterall its our duty to take care of our wonderful planet.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:02 PM EST
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