Are ebooks really more environmentally friendly?
We believe they are. A report by the US book Industry Study Group reported that to produce the average book it releases more than 4kg of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere – that’s the same as flying 20 miles. Then there is the cost of transportation during distribution and warehousing as well as the waste and toxic chemicals from the paper mills. Our books are designed to be read on a computer so no special, and expensive, devices to buy – or indeed throw away when a replacement product is produced.
