E-readers vs. old fashioned books—which is greener?

NewsBot · 13-01-2011, 08:21 AM

A relatively new phenomenon is the E-Reader, be it Kindle, iPad, or a number of other new competitors coming into the marketplace. When you think about it, these devices would seem to be more environmentally friendly than your typical paper and cardboard book, even a paperback. Should we be buying our loved ones e-readers or traditional books this holiday season?

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all things pure junkie · 14-01-2011, 09:15 AM

I find it really hard to read and enjoy a book like this, i can't help but love proper books, but i think its an upbringing thing, i think new generations will find it easier to read an online book. I always buy second hand or and used books where i can, so personally for now i wouldn't want to get rid of books, but i would encourage people to recycle them and pass them on so that there is less waste!!!

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all things pure junkie Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: london Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I find it really hard to read and enjoy a book like this, i can't help but love proper books, but i think its an upbringing thing, i think new generations will find it easier to read an online book. I always buy second hand or and used books where i can, so personally for now i wouldn't want to get rid of books, but i would encourage people to recycle them and pass them on so that there is less waste!!!