No tree died for your phone book!

Okay, I’m the first to admit that I’m not the most environmentally conscious person in the world.  It may not sound like much to those of you who make recycling a common practice, but I recently put a box under my desk and marked it “Save a Tree!” in an effort to remind myself to take my paper to the recycle bin.  And a couple of weeks ago I forked over $1.99 a piece for the reusable Giant Eagle grocery bags.  I estimate, based on my twice weekly trips to the grocery store, that at least a dozen plastic bags have been spared thanks to those frighteningly obvious bright blue bags.  Although not a pretty accessory, it is a practical one and it helps in my effort to become more environmentally conscious.  I realize I have a long way to go but, hey, baby steps…and every little bit helps, right? 

Everyone seems to be going “green” these days and the Yellow Pages industry has received a lot of negative press lately.  I bet most of you will be surprised (and pleased ) to learn that your phone books are printed from recycled material that sits on your curbsides and waste products from the lumber industry.  So, my treehugger friends, rejoice!  No tree was killed for your phone book! 

For more info check out this article published by YP Green.http://ypgreen.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/how-many-trees-does-the-yellow-pages-industry-destroy-for-its-paper/