Norm Thompson proves that—contrary to popular belief—environmental sustainability and sound fiscal practices can go hand-in-hand

By Reported Donna Loyle

* 20 billion BTUs of energy—saved enough to supply 190 households for a year;

* 11.7 million gallons of wastewater avoided—the annual discharges of 120 households.

And, says Smith, all of this was saved without burdening the cataloger with increased paper or printing costs. Nor did it relegate them to work with small specialty paper mills or printers. The recycled paper is bought from large mills such as International Paper, and the books are printed by Quebecor/World, the largest commercial printer in the world, and Quad Graphics.