Kindle 2.0
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- joeth0
This kind of paperless media is significantly better for the environment.
Some of you are assuming most paper today is sustainable, but the majority of paper used is still from virgin pulp. Even if you do get recycled paper, it is at best usually 30% post-consumer waste. Then there is water, energy, and de-inking chemicals used in the recycling process. Sustainably managed forests are great, but most paper today does NOT come from these forests. We cut down trees way faster than we can grow them.
And don't forget about all the oil used to transport and distribute logs, paper, and books. Yes, there is energy and materials used for the Kindle as well. I don't think books will ever go away, nor should they. But if you use the KIndle often, the digital downloads are a win for the environment hands down.