CO2 tips: paperbacks v. e-readers

CO2 tips: paperbacks v. e-readers

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CO2 tips: paperbacks v. e-readers

Pass the time, improve your mind, and save CO2e? What a great idea!

So, having a leisurely read can now mean that you’re also reducing your CO2e. But only if you use an e-Reader to overcome the HUGE CO2e involved in paper production, and the mass waste of over-printing inherent in the publishing industry. Some stats…

Average paperback

  • 400g CO2e for a book on recycled paper – as long as every copy gets sold
  • 1kg CO2e average
  • 2kg CO2e on thick virgin paper with half the copies getting pulped for recycling

Electronic reading

  • 500g CO2e if you buy a specific device for ereading and it lasts for 100 books
  • 6g CO2e reading on a tablet that is frequently used for other purposes
  • 1g CO2e reading on a mobile

So the moral of the story is, buy less devices, use them for multiple things and you save the planet. One book you might want to check out is “How Bad are Bananas” as it’s got lots of info on carbon footprints. Link to the kindle version below.

How Bad Are Bananas?

Tony Sampson - Managing Director

Ever since his first Solar PV installation in 2006, Tony has been passionate about the difference Solar can make to people’s lives and the planet.  With the backing of 9 years engineering in the RAF, running his own B&B and 7 years of people management (with excellent training) at Royal Mail, Tony had the skills and experience needed to set up a business in the Solar Industry.  Since obtaining MCS accreditation in 2010, Naked Solar has been focused on improving solar for everyone.  Going beyond just driving the business, Tony has been an active member of Solar Energy UK to help improve the industry as a whole.  He is a member of the SEUK Standards & Certification Steering Group, sits on the MCS Installer Forum to play an active part in guiding the industry to be better for all Solar Owners.

As Naked Solar opens more and more Hubs across the UK, the team is also growing and many other members of the Naked Solar Team are involved in various industry body committees, working groups and forums.

Solar is a very young industry that looks simpler than it is.  Naked Solar are keen to help any newcomers understand the pitfalls and difficulties to improve solar for everyone.  That’s why, in 2013 we stated our purpose over profit is to Improve Faith in the Solar Industry.

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