Compostable books launched to be kinder to the environment

A compostable book on how to make compost has been published by the National Trust.
The book, How to 'Cook' Compost, is made from recycled paper and fibres, and the organisation boasts that it is both wholly biodegradeable and the first designed to be "completely compostable".
The book is intended to raise the profile of green living and to provide a practical guide on making compost.
It follows in the wake of the launch of Dorling Kindersley's 'Made with Care' range of books that aim to reach new heights of environmental friendliness.
Among the measures taken are the removal of jackets to save on materials and energy, the use of paper approved by the Forest Stewardship Council, and printing the books in Europe rather than the Far East to reduce transport emissions.
The publisher maintains that the range, with four titles published this month, illustrates a recognition that "we all need to take action against" climate change, an issue which it considers the greatest facing the planet.

Comments

[Brianne]

It's amazing the number of products that are adjusting their packaging to be more earth-friendly. We just launched a new line of Organic Tea called Tetulia. Our outer package is compostable and out tea bags are biodegradable. Just proves that there are always options!

Brianne
Tetulia Tea
www.TetuliaBlog.com

[Sandra]

But I don't throw away my books. If I want to keep the book and it's information, is going to last or will it crumble?