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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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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
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1412
HPLasts4Ever says:
Yeah, I think its really good they sre using recycled paper, come on guys we have to save our enviroment!!!!
( 8 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:03 PM EST
Ravies Flying Instructor
Points: 3161
love2fly says:
I am from Canada and I can say that all of my books were made with forest friendly paper, I have had the first book S/S for appoximately 6.5 years or longer now and it is still in very good condition I have read that book more then 20 times now as it is my favorite.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 935
fizzingwhizbees says:
i am sorry but when it comes to harry potter i am gettting it the most conveniant way. JUly 16!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
Uhhh a litte late with this info. I already pre-ordered my copy...I AM SO EXCITED!! I CANT WAIT TO READ THIS BOOK!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:20 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1079
GluexXxEater says:
I'm all for the helping the enviroment and what not but I don't like Recyled paper. It no white it's like a coffee stain yellow. What is the Deluxe Ed. Scholastic?
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:31 PM EST
Royal Family of Posts
Points: 4369
HP-crazed-family says:
I am a pro-environment person as well but come on 8 days before the release the books are already printed and the damage is done. Maybe they should be a little more prompt with their protests and we can stop it beforehand.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1261
Hedda says:
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.
We do!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:35 PM EST
Points: 520
HPSleuth says:
I seems that the environmental groups must have believed that we are waiting to the last minute to get a book. Most of us have reserved a copy for months, and do not intend to pay an extra 2 dollars, and shipping charges just because the Canadian version is made of recycled paper. I am an environmentaly-thoughtful American citizen, and want most books to be made of recycled paper. However, this is an EXTREME CONDITION!! Hopefully, Scholastic will make more books from recycled paper in the future. These people are talking nonsense.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
It's a bit late for this now, but I would have thought that Scholastic would have made enough money from Harry Potter to be able to spend a bit more cash and get environmentally friendly paper.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2231
Harry's Detour says:
I am all for supporting environmental issues, but I really want my book! I pre-ordered it forever ago, and there is no way I will get it from Canada on time! Scholastic is such a large company and I am sure they are environment-conscious.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:43 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2807
Lily*R/Hr says:
That was a good idea that Raincoast had, but there is no way I'm boycotting Scholastic! I couldn't if I wanted to, I preordered my copy back in January.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
Deepti says:
I was outraged when I read the title of this article, but if they are just saying, buy the green one instead, then they have my full support. It's an excellent idea, but I have to admit, even if HBP was printed on paper made from mahogany trees from the vanishing rainforests, I might just not be able to resist temptation...I'd probably buy it anyway.....although Jo would never allow that, so luckily we'll never be tested there ;)
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:45 PM EST
Queen of Posts, H.W.C.
Points: 6780
dingbat1 says:
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.
After some research done after an insightful post, it seems scholastic uses scrapped wood from the logging industry(which would normally be thrown into a chipper!) or farmed trees, which are replinished and farmed over and over again.(My family has some land that this is done with-it helps with keeping other trees safe!)
I don't think they cut down redwoods to print HP. I am very proenvironment, and do recycle. I usually buy recycled goods, but don't have any issue with using what would normally be wasted to print books. It actually seems like it would be on the side of pro environment.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:48 PM EST
Student
Points: 245
Hermione05 says:
I think this is a little late news. I mean there are thousands of people who have already pre ordered their books from scholastics. I know that scholastics wouldn't do anything to endanger the forest, so I am not worried about it.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:59 PM EST
Healer in Training
Points: 2661
nubian_weasley01 says:
Are they talking to us, the fans... Ok, trees are important and all but I am too much in love with Harry Potter to boycott it.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 5:59 PM EST
Student
Points: 241
medea_smyke says:
Yes, the books are already printed. Greenpeace and the other organization need someone in leadership who is a little quicker with staging their boycotts. What do they suggest? Let the already printed books rot away in a warehouse? The environment IS important and those of you who are 'burning hippies' in effigy need to calm down a bit. I'm not going to order it from Canada because it isn' practical as I've already got one coming (which I paid for months ago) but I understand where the boycotters are coming from.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 6:00 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 410
xLiLiax says:
hahaha I'm laughing to death! Why would we do that? There's no point... I mea... we do "love our trees" and stuff, but.... hahahaha
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 6:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 222
The Pheonix Phlyer says:
It's a great idea it's just too late but I read somewhere that they were going to print the next books with recycled paper. I really could care less what paper they used just as long as I got to read the book!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 6:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1596
Truska says:
Hmmm.....so the environmentally friendly paper costs more. I'm all for keeping the enviroment cleam and everything but if there not destroying endangered forests then I see no problem and see no reason why we should pay more....I mean....hello.....it's PAPER!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 6:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2976
Apollyon Pringle says:
I guess the environmentalists are just gonna have to deal with it. The books have already been printed. They should have thought of this a LONG time ago. But I don't really care anyways because from what I hear the books are printed on paper made from trees grown special for scholastic.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 6:23 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Emmy Potter says:
NOW THEY TELL US! I can't believe them. It's only about a week and I'm already set to buy mine from Scholastic. This stinks!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 6:26 PM EST
Squib
Points: 188
LoonyLarah says:
It makes sense... I'd gladly pay an extra two bucks to save a few trees- that is, if I hadn't preordered a copy from Scholastic already!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 6:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1390
Flaming Phoenix says:
!!!!!!!!!!I would have If I had known that they where actually selling! I heard about it all before but they never told us they where going to actually do the books. It's too late now...my books already been reserved in Barnes and Nobles...
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 6:44 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
tre0682 says:
The National Wildlife Federator and Greenpeace are crazy. If we don't buy these book then they cut down all the trees for no reason, what a waist. That dose not makes sence to me.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 6:51 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
Greenpeace is such an admirable organization...and you have to admire their resolve to protect the environment.
Oh...my.
WOOOOOOW.That's all I'm going to say.
--Laura--
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 6:56 PM EST
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