Going Green with eBooks

Going green is more than just reducing CO2 emissions, it's a way of life. One of the biggest contributors to global warming are books. Just think of how many trees it takes to print all the media in the world. Downloading eBooks used to be trendy among a small group of people, but now it's hitting the mainstream. It's simple to do, costs less, and is better for the environment. Plus, to top it all off, you get the ebook instantly, instead of having to wait for it to be shipped.

Now, eTextbooks are becoming available. It's part of the green initiative from eCampus. Prices are 50% or more below the hard copy price. If you need a hard copy, just print out the pages that you need. There is no special reader required so you can access the content from any computer.

Another way to go green is to get your newspaper subscriptions delivered online. The Wall Street Journal offers online subscriptions for 30% less than the newsstand price.

So there are 4 advantages to online editions of books and newspapers. First, online editions of books and newspapers are cheaper than the hard copy. Second, online copies are delivered instantly. There is no need to wait. Just download and start reading! The third advantage is that online copies are search-able. You can search for exactly what you want to read with out having to flip through a bunch of pages. The fourth and most important advantage is online copies are much better for the environment. No paper means no trees were cut!