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“Green” corporate book stores/sites? Think again.

By brendan | July 15, 2009

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This little video on YouTube highlights the wastefulness and environmental impact of chain and online megabookstores - and, the advantages of shopping from independent bookstores. I’d like add that used books are even more environmentally friendly, folks - so don’t forget to save some green and carbon by swinging by your local used bookstore (find by zipcode):

Topics: Environment, book industry |

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