Would You Like That Book in Paper or Plastic?

摘要

Electronic book readers save paper, but can a piece of plastic really be better for the environment? ES&T reporter Erika Engelhaupt is determined-very determined-to find out. I generally feel pretty good about my green street cred. I try to buy organic food, and I neatly sidestepped the paper-or-plastic dilemma in the checkout line by buying a couple of cloth bags and patting myself on the back. Then, I bought an electronic book (e-book) reader. I love the gadget-it's the size of a slim paperback and holds more than 200 books, magazines, and newspapers.