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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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Prof. of Muggle Studies
Points: 4236
Elishka says:
Golly, they're just a little bit too late with this, don't you think? After all, I ordered my copy back in January, and I don't think those Canadian publishers are going to get the book delivered to me on July 16th!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 606
~*Anna Lily Potter*~ says:
The books are already printed, so why would someone go through all of the trouble to go order one from Canada? It seems easier to just go up to the nearest department store or bookstore and buy a copy of the American Editon!!!
Heather
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:37 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
I understand the idea behind their request, but come on! Most of us have bought and paid for our copies 100 times over by now. It isn't going to do too many people much good at this point.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:41 AM EST
Squib
Points: 110
ravenclaw_rockz says:
I agree with greenpeace. It wont take any longer to just order off internet from canada. If its for the enviroment then do it. 8 DAYS!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:41 AM EST
Squib
Points: 195
patronus_22 says:
No offense, but why would someone in America want to go through all the trouble of paying an extra $2, extra shipping and handling charges, and not get the book on the release date? This doesn't make sense to me.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:42 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 372
loopy luna says:
As hermione's_hints says, the books are already printed and I long since ordered mine! Somebody just woke up to this? I am very pro-environment, but really! I wouldn't mind, I think, ordering from Canada but I reserved mine locally. It would be nice if it were printed on recycled paper - perhaps the paperbacks will be. Scholastic does say they use environmentaly friendly paper though exactly what that means I'm not sure.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:43 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Muse
Points: 4400
Ramsay's Kitchen Maid says:
Greenpeace is such an admirable organization...and you have to admire their resolve to protect the environment.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:43 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
Xenatina says:
I totally agree that we need to save the trres and our air. People just don't get that TREES KEEP US ALIVE! It's sad news to hear that Scholastic is not taking responsible action here, and I'm sure Jo (If she knew) would do something about it, she already donates 99% of the proceeds from her "Fantastic Beasts" and "Quidditch Through the Ages" to Comic Relief. She's a humanitarian. I hope she speaks up, her voice is powerful.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:46 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 881
Gryffindor says:
Come on ask the enviromentalists once how much toxins are put into the air by the recycling process? Funny alot more are harmful, and about everything is recyced now because its cheaper these people are so radical it blows my mind.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:46 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Oh please. Don't people have a life. It is amazing how some people have nothing else to do. Although recycled paper is good, there is nothing wrong with new paper that is prepared specifically from trees grown for the prupose. Also, for longevity, it is likely that new paper will last longer - something important for first editions.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:46 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1102
Lupin'smoon says:
It's always good to try to protect the enviroment, but sometimes people go too far. Wouldn't it be better to focus on getting the publishers to print on the recycled paper instead of trying to have people spend more money. Most people I know will go the cheaper route if it is available. A lot of us are on budgets and even a couple of dollars can be a big deal. I agree with everyone else though...they are a bit late coming out with this.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:48 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 372
loopy luna says:
Well, having read through the end of the article for a definition of "environmentally friendly paper", Scholastic seems to be very reasonable. There is a percentage of recycled paper, altho they don't saw how much in the paper they are using as well as not using paper from old forests. That sounds like a good effort to me.
Here's to the paperbacks on recycled paper!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:49 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1579
Honestly, Ronald! says:
And also, (don't yell at me! I don't know if I fully believe them), there are theories out there that recycling paper harms the environment more (because of the machinery, factories, transportation, etc to make it) so since the books are already made and the fact that they should have started this campaign last year, I think this is pretty ignorable.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Dumbledore's_Ghost says:
Ok maybe it's not printed on the most enviromentally friendly paper, but it's not printed on the least friend paper, GET A GRIP! Why do the whine, they'll do nothing but maybe anger a few fans by harrassing them because they bought the book, maybe landing one of them in jail. Don't get me wrong i beilive in kyoto(nature, basicly(an uncommon defenition, yet a strong one)) but nothing can keep me from Potter, KYOTO NOW!
Jesus, all they want to do is protect the enviroment so other generations can live, we must accept that what they are trying to do is very noble.
I am a proud tree hugger
**runs outside and starts making out with a tree**
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
Hmmm...i think its a bit blodggy isn't it?bit late to tell fans not to but that verion, i mean some people have already ordered it, if they are not planning to sell it then why print it and lets say waste paper?
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 688
02colemange says:
They are not all hippies, they are people clever enough to realise that by taking 'the cheaper route' you are killing future generations and anyway whats wrong with hippies?! I have already ordered my book and it is a shame this was not reported earlier so more people could decide, I agree with Lupin'smoon they are focusing on the wrong thing. It would be great if the books could be printed on paper from sustainable (right word?) forests or recycled paper but most companies or to bothered with the cost of doing so.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:59 AM EST
Student
Points: 281
adelinet says:
Not that I want to be a party pooper, but the quality of recycled paper, is generally bad. If anyone has "fantastic beast" will know what I mean....
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 9:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1685
Draco <3 Me says:
Oh come on! Get a life! Who really cares?! This world isnt going to be here for that much longer so i dont even see the point of it! i think that its great that theres recycled paper involved or whatever 'save the tree's' but it should be the buyers decision of what type they wanna buy.....
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 10:00 AM EST
Witch
Points: 654
Millennia says:
I really don't think it matters if the paper is recycled or not. As long as it is not coming from endangered forests and they plant new trees, I don't see what the big deal is.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 10:01 AM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3829
red&gold says:
It would be nice if Scholastic could do that for the 7th book... I know it will probably be the biggest...
I agree... they should have complained about this awhile ago... not 8 days before the release!!! :) How many preorders did they expect to go out... They must really have underestimated us!!! What are we at now... 750,000 just from B&N alone??? :) DEFINITELY late... And if I am correct, wasn't there a HUGE increase in the first run printing of this book???
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 10:02 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Dumbledore's_Ghost says:
adelinet, Not true if it's done righ the paper will be actually thinner and stronger then regular paper. I use recycled paper for my printer and it's great, better than the regular one.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 10:02 AM EST
Student
Points: 281
adelinet says:
Wow, that sounded awful of me... I don't mean it badly or anything, but I know that I spilt some tea on my copy of fantastic beasts, and it got COMPLETELY ruined, cos the paper was so absorbant. I'm going camping the weekend it comes out, and thelast thing I want is my book soaked with muddy water. Still, I have great admiration for Greenpeace, and I am generally environmentally friendly. I think that as long as we recycle the paper we don't want anymore, we are helping. x
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 10:03 AM EST
The American Wizard
Points: 3312
QuidditchKeeper925 says:
are they serious? I doubt people will stop buying because of the paper its being made on. why didnt they do this before, like when over a million copies were not made yet!
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 10:03 AM EST
The Pie
Points: 5424
Michelleypie says:
*GROANS*
Sorry to be closed minded and all...no, wait, I'm not. They should find some trees to hug and leave the rest of us alone.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 10:07 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 463
SinisterSnakeSennin says:
Poor widdle environmentalists...Worried about poor ickle trees? Shoulda worried about this about 5 month ago...
Pity...
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 10:08 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 6
Harry Potter I Love You says:
First of all, it's too late (I mean there is only 8 days till the book goes on sale) because i have already pre-ordered the book. Secondly, I have pre-ordered the british version (It looks much better). And thirdly, I don't care what kind of paper the book is made of, the most important thing is that i get it on July 16th and enjoy reading it. However i have to say that i would have considered buying the "enviromental" version if i hadn't already had an placed order.
Posted Jul 7, 2005 at 10:09 AM EST
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