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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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Professor
Points: 1159
princess165 says:
They make a good point but wait a minute. . THEY'RE A LITTLE LATE. It would have been nice to order on recycled paper, but why did they wait to speak up until the last minute. There have been so many preorders already. Also, I know its a good cause but not everybody is going to drop extra money on it- my parents wouldn't and I wouldn't ask them to either. All they are doing now is making a bunch of HP fans feel guilty. There are worse examples of non-recycling, then HP printings.
As far as Scholastic's comments go- I have a feeling these were said more so to deflect bad press then anything else.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:24 AM EST
Mistress of Music
Points: 8865
ViolaNut says:
Nice idea, but WAAAY too late folks - anybody who really cares has had their copy pre-ordered for so long it's not going to make a difference. Now give me my HBP! ;-)
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:25 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Its a nice thought by these people but people have already ordered the books and the printed ones will still be sold. They need to stop being hippies.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:26 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1055
bushbaby14 says:
I agree that this type of comment is really too late. The book will be out in a little over a week and most fans have pre ordered wether online or from a book store.
Its a pity that the books are not printed on recycled paper but there is very little most people will do about changing now with so little time left.
This may just be a ploy from the canadian company to sell more books?
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:26 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1058
polywolly says:
It sounds like they already cut the trees down and printed the books. Seems a bit...well...to late, doesn't it?
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:26 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2042
Catz says:
Althoug I am totally for the whole recycled paper thing, it's not much good now is it? THe books are already made, so if we didn't buy them it would be much more wastful. Atleast if we buy the evil American books they are going to use.
LAura
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 506
Astronomical_Potioner says:
They shouldn't stop people from buying the books on the basis of what paper they're made from. Recycled paper is a positive thing, but I'm sure big publishing companies such as Scholastic and Bloomsbury would be involved in a little woodland management.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:29 AM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
I think it's a little late for their complaints! Shouldn't they have brought this up a little earlier? Perhaps with book 7, this option can be consitered.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
Well i sort of think that they are right because it will really help but what about those people who have already ordered it?i think so they should try it next time!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:30 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 6
chickenflicker says:
Psh. It's not like Scholastica is using redwoods.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:31 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2185
Potterfan5 says:
Are you crazy?
I am buying the Schoalstic version, I already have it ordered and I am not changing now.
However I don't like Schoalstic's excuse, they kinda beat around the bush with it. Probably because they know it is true.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:31 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 345
lela25 says:
Okay first of all I have already pre-ordered mine and i am sure millions of others did as well. So first of all if they want us to do this they could say something a little sooner. NOT 9 days before the book is due to come out. So its their own fault.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:36 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
I understand why they are concerned but the book has already been printed alot of them have been pre-ordered, so it's a little late now. But they can make a request for the next book, if they start now.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:40 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 92
jidjrg says:
TREE HUGGING PUNKS!! Can't they leave anything alone!! Let us enjoy our lives without you treemongers butting in. How about those guys from PETA arrested for animal cruelty. Go boycott them. GO PARKER!! DOWN WITH HIPPIES!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:40 AM EST
Witch
Points: 728
Hermione Double says:
Well, I can see the whole enviroment thing, but I do have a couple of comments to make.
The books, by this time, are all printed up, so if people were not to buy them, trees would have died for no reason.
Besides, other things are recycled, so why should this group just ask for the Bible and Harry Potter to be on recycled paper?
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:43 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1106
Melissa MISERY says:
Ummm.. yeah. That's not going to be happening! *Laughs* You know.. I can't even find anything to say! Ummm.. if you are a major enviromentalist, I say 'Go for it!'. Otherwise, I think you would be kind of crazy to order it from Canada rather than your bookstore..
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
You know, I DID order my book from Canada, because it has the same wording as the British version. Not because of the paper. While I think this is a nice idea, and people SHOULD get books off of recycled/partially recycled paper- I agree with Elishka, isn't this a bit late??? Most people have already preordered their book!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:44 AM EST
Witch
Points: 569
HP_Nutter says:
Okay. i preordered the Scolastic one. if this came out earlier i would have got the other one
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:44 AM EST
Witch
Points: 621
JoRowling says:
Who cares what it is printed on I just want the book. I guess we can assume these are not avid HP fans. Only 8 more days, so excited. I agree with others this should have been said a few months ago before everyone ordered their books if they are serious. Only 8 more days!!! Excitement pouring over me. 8 more days.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Hmmmm...this is a great idea, but a tad bit too late! I pre-ordered my book ages ago, as well as apparently almost a million other people. So, if they had argued this a little bit sooner, they probably would get a better response!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
I am Canadian and of course I am going to buy the Raincoast edition, but all the other books are already printed, so technically they want to waste book and make them sit around while they've already been printed on the paper!!?!??!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:47 AM EST
Professor of Seanology
Points: 5282
Dr. Nicole says:
I am a big believer in protecting the world's finite supply of trees, but I don't think the Environmentalist groups won't have enough influence to keep fans from buying off Scholastic. I agree that the amount of paper used to print the books is too much, but fans just want the book.
~Nicole
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
Well, if they had come out with this in November or December it would be a diffrent story. Personally I ordered mine December 26.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:55 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 316
HP_fan_4ever says:
The books are already pinted, and im sure that most of us have already pre-order it. What's the point of paying more money for the book, im not even sure it would arrive to me on July 16th; so i dont see what's the point of doing it.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 11:59 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2157
HogwartsWitch says:
I think greenpeace is a wonderful group, and as other's had said, if they came out with this months ago, I would have ordered from Canada. But, being the books are already printed, I'd much rather see the Scholastic books in the hands of the fans, rather than having them sit in storage - the damage has already been done, the trees already used - why do this now? The trees would have been used in vain, then, which seems a lot worse to me.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 12:00 PM EST
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
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