Think about it with all the technology we have do you think that newspapers are wasting way too much paper? Think about it. It's like I don't know how much paper EVERY SINGLE DAY! And yeah people recycle but so many people don't I don't know I just don't really think it makes very much sence.
2007-09-29 08:48:39 · 18 answers · asked by Laura Block 4 in Environment ➔ Global Warming
No, there needs to be a medium that all people can access fairly and cheaply. Not everyone can pull out their MDA, type in msnbc.com and find the news. It's just an unrealistic option for many.
And it's not too wasteful. People don't understand it, but we have what are essentially tree farms on which we grow trees specifically for the purpose of consumption.
2007-09-29 08:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ultima vyse 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes. Where is the news in newspapers? In my opinion, you are better to watch the news or read it online. Those that argue that the paper is all recycled or monocropped pulp trees are used are totally missing the point. First it is still paper, secondly it is the processing of the paper that is energy/transport/processing intensive/disposal/production including bleaching etc.
Yes, agree, many newspapers are still not recycled anyway.
2007-09-29 16:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Considering that 4 out of 5 times i see a newspaper it is still wrapped up soggy in someones drive way, i would say that a lot of the time it can be a waste. on the other hand it is important to keep up on the news and keep yourself informed on what is going on in the world. maybe you need to focus on other things besides newspaper to save the environment, you might even find that you are more interested in human rights. right now in Darfur there is a genocide. Everyday people are dying. people may think it doesnt have a whole lot to do with them since it is so far away, but just think how terrifying it is for the people over there. every day on average there is five hundred people dying. The government over there keeps it going, they want it to happen. The red cross and other organazations trying to help and pushed away by the governament in Darfur. It is almost impossible to help because of that, but if more and more people learn about what is happening we can all come together to put a stop to this massacre. I urge people to research what is going on so they can see for themsleves and tell the people around them how to help. wow, i really didnt mean to write this much, sorry.
2007-09-29 09:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by Bright Eyes 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't do that. How dare you suggest getting rid of newspapers. It is the cheapest way liberals have of influencing the masses. God forbid we actually do what they preach and save a couple trees. You watch. I bet a good majority of the people will be against this idea, even though it makes perfect sense. I don't want to hear this crap either, where people try to say that it is necessary, because we need a cheap access to media. You can buy a radio for under 10 dollars. Broadcast are free. I can almost promise that liberals will be against this.
2007-09-29 10:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by Danny 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not a waste, because recycled products are used and then they are also recycled. So nothing is wasted. The tree farms are repleneshed.
Newspapers are becoming more Web oriented, for the people that enjoy the Web more. We will stop thinking of them as "papers" and think of them more as "news services."
That is probably in the future.
In the morning, you will wake up and read the news online. Or read it on your laptop on the train. Or during your coffee break at work.
The Web is becoming more and more a part of our daily lives.
2007-09-29 14:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Aluminum foil! It's cool and modern, plus you probably have some laying around. If not, newspaper! Chances are, you were just gonna recycle it and never see it again. This way, you're recycling it in a different way! You could wrap the energy drinks in the comics or something. That always looks cool! ♥♥♥♥♥ Hope this helps!
2016-05-17 04:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think they waste too much paper, especially with their weekly flyers. I think they should put their specials on a particular tv channel and let shoppers view the lists there.
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2007-09-29 13:17:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes with the internet we get much more news than any news paper can supply although local news is still a lot in paper ,this is already changing pretty soon all news will be on the net ,and news papers become obsolete ,Only mans habits prevent that ,so many like to read the paper on the way to work in the train
2007-09-29 09:03:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
I am beginning to agree with you. We only get the local paper twice a week, and it still builds up. I use it to clean windows on occasion, and to put under mulch, but it still seems to grow and grow. Still, I like sitting with a cup of coffee and reading it. Maybe we should encourage papers to offer online versions for less than print versions.
2007-09-29 14:42:55 · answer #9 · answered by Gina P 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, absolutely not..first because it is out of recycled paper (see the color) meaning more trees are saved! and it can be reuse again for other purpose..second it is the best way of informing the public about what's happening in the world..consider that not all of us have access to technology..go to the grass roots levels..
2007-09-30 13:57:24 · answer #10 · answered by earthangel 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋