We Can Do Better

Lately, I’ve been sensing a trend developing that may soon envelope the catalog industry. It’s not a new issue, but one that has, for various reasons, been put on the back burner by the public in recent years. I’m seeing a renewed consciousness among Americans about ecological issues.

Here are some of the signs: In March, the City of Boston began a promotional program to compel city residents to recycle more magazines and catalogs. And ForestEthics, a San Francisco-based environmental group, has started advocating that the catalog industry use more recycled paper.