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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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Head Boy
Points: 421
Jared Raschke says:
I think the canadian are going the right way with things.
Posted Jul 8, 2005 at 8:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 218
kara2009 says:
yeah they should of said some a while ago..like WHEN THEY WERE STILL PRINTING..people are stupid i sware i mean the trees are already dead.plus we can always grow more i live right next to a frieken appel orcherd and they grow new ones all the time...but it probelly would of been smart to do what the canaidans are doing but if america acually listend to the smart thing well we probelly wount be at war right now!
Posted Jul 8, 2005 at 9:13 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 99
Visor12 says:
Wow! I didn't know that! Maybe I'll the 7th book from Raintree books. Learn something new everyday.
Posted Jul 8, 2005 at 9:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 99
Visor12 says:
Sorry for the double post, but I don't have any idea what i said in my last message, hope you guys do.
Posted Jul 8, 2005 at 9:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
luv4permboy says:
I love trees, but its a book and I love books more than trees.
Posted Jul 8, 2005 at 11:01 PM EST
Squib
Points: 148
theLadyKnight says:
Good thought, but really people, who in their right mind would wait just to get the book. Sorry trees...
Posted Jul 8, 2005 at 11:21 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
Stacki says:
TOO LATE!!!
I really would have liked to get that but, I already ordered my books!!!! *tear*
Stacki
Posted Jul 8, 2005 at 11:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1415
Genrou says:
Well, as many have said, Greenpeace was a bit late to catch most of the diehard fans, but hopefully their message will reach others in time. And to those of you with the darling sarcastic attitudes: I hope you have to live in the world you're making.
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 12:11 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
Oh yeah! It's too late! They shoould have told us that way before . . .I have pre-ordered elready! Well I think they still can expect money, from those who're just buying HBP when it has a paperback edition already . . .
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 1:16 AM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
Sorry, but I'm sticking with "horribly environment unfriendly version," so please forgive me. Like I'm gonna pay two dollars more with shipping just to make tree huggers happy. They wish!
N
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 1:17 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
There's no use saying that now. Too late!! Anyway, I wont sanve my money just to buy some book that uses wood-friendly paper. But I'm glad that they're doing this too.
6 DAYS TO GO!
~MP~
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 2:50 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 56
Cradleoffilth69UK says:
If this would have come up earlier in the year then i might have bought a book from Canada. But the books are already printed so its no use now except for the ones who haven't bought them yet.
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 3:36 AM EST
Student
Points: 216
Jassymine says:
That's a good idea, and a good cause to be promoting, however, they should've tried to convince people earlier.
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 5:24 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 72
Elphias Doge 16 says:
They are stupid! I don't care about the forest! I just want HBP to be published now!
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 7:09 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2856
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
They're pretty optomistic if they think people will get HP from Canada, when that means they're likely to get it later. Sorry, but one book wont make much difference, and I don't think people will bother.
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 8:33 AM EST
Squib
Points: 164
Denton Barrett Jr. says:
It a good thing they are thinking about the forest and nature. But I am still going to buy the Scholastic version because me not buying the book will not grow back the trees and the rest of my collection is already Scholastic and I want to keep it that way.
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 9:44 AM EST
Queen of Posts, H.W.C.
Points: 6780
dingbat1 says:
Scholastic is an environmentally friendly company-they have many recycling programs. Just because they are not using 100% recycled paper does not mean they are not an environmentally conscious company. Greenpeace is simply doing what it does, riding the publicity wave trying to get their voices heard. Unfortunately, they have no problem besmerging names and making accusations. I do feel that scholastic is a good company-I wish they were printed on recycled paper because our environment is of course our first priority-without it we will all perish. But I feel that this issue was only brought up now for the reasons I have just sated. I will not boycott scholastic-they are a great company. I do however, urge them to print the seventh book of this series on recycled paper.Not that the word of a lowly fan speaks much . . .
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 9:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Sahara says:
I agree that in this day and age that we need to use caution when dealing with environmental issues as the earth is in trouble from years of abuse. I also agree that with a distributor as large as scholastic they could set a very good example by switching their printing to a recycled paper product.
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 9:59 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 414
Regulus Arcturus Black says:
I would, but I already preordered my United Staes copy, sorry, but for nexxt book I definately will.
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 10:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 771
Weasley Witch says:
Shame it's just too late now! I would have bought one, but my copiy is already ordered! Too bad...
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 11:06 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
Malster5 says:
I agree with Lupin'smoon, reclycled paper is a brilliant idea but I don't know if its going to be late, because I'm buying it downtown on the 16th, Harry Potter rules!
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 12:22 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 435
Nemesis Chamberlain says:
I guess I just don't know that much about it, but I'd like good quality books that I can pass on to my children. I want to take a picture of them buying the book and save the receipt with the book. I know this is literary history. I want the best paper and to be kind to the environment. I like the idea of certain trees that are raised just for this purpose and not hurting the other, the rain forest, the ancient trees, and recycling our other paper.
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 1:58 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 498
Not_A_Muggle says:
I thought Scholastic used recycled paper also! Even though it's more convient i'll go to Chapters more often now. It's worth it isn't it? I didn't pre-order the 6th book though cause i'm going to try and get the door prize...
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 2:12 PM EST
Squib
Points: 136
Georgeous1212 says:
Whattever no-one can stop me getting harry potter!!!
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 2:26 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Its a bit late to ask people now, i ordered my book the second i heard the release date, i logged stright online to preorder my book.
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 2:42 PM EST
Profesora de la Paz
Points: 2824
Sassafras says:
What a pity that I'm finding out about this at this stage of the wait for the release of HBP! I'm a firm supporter of the environment (my family refer to me as the Environmental Police), and I thought that this issue had already been addressed by Scholastic. Shame on them. I'll know for #7!
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 4:02 PM EST
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