Book Editor: Chopping down trees to make books is good for the environment
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The editorial staff of the UK’s Bookseller magazine says having a library of books in homes is good for the environment.
Joel Rickett, deputy editor of The Bookseller magazine, told Telegraph newspaper that having books at home is good for the environment. Cutting trees to make books may sound bad for the environment, having books at home reduces energy costs and helps the environment indirectly.
Joel Rickett told Telegraph:
"Books are the original insulator. A shelf of books along an outside wall works well to prevent heat escaping…If all the books were removed from the homes in Britain, our energy bills would rocket."
A survey of 4,000 people in Britain showed many prefer having libraries at home than having a home theatre system. About 15 percent would like to have a library compared to 13 percent wanting a gym, 9 percent a music studio and 8 percent a home theatre.
Mario Volpi, Jackson-Stops & Staff, real estate agents said though home buyers don’t insist for a library when they decide to buy homes, but having a library at home adds value. Plus it reduces energy costs and saves the environment.
You don’t have to feel bad having books at home anymore and it will also be good if we plant more trees as we cut them.
If you do plan to have a library at home, the article gives a number of tips to install a good library.
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I agree, I work in insulation area, we have developed thin fabrics that does a great job in protecting from the weather outside. Having books is not a bad idea as well, helps them learn new things, better than watching reality shows.
Interesting, now I don't feel so guilty about all of the trees I have killed with the books I keep buying. And I really would hate to part with my study. ;)
Interesting, I would never have thought of home insulation through books. Good info, thanks.
Angela, thanks, keep reading, ebooks are a good alternative also. Cheers.
Stevemark, thanks, like Bob said there are good insulations available, we can do this in moderation.
I suppose it worked in the old days. I remember dad putting old newspapers in a couple of walls in one of the old houses. He said it helped keep the house warm and cool in summer. Not good if the house caught fire though. Interesting though. I still like books but not whole library.
Eileen, I agree it might pose fire problems. There are some glass fibers, houses here are using for insulation in walls and roofs, does a good job.
Interesting point and debate here!! I doubt know one can really weigh up the true pros n cons of having lots of books! Maybe they ought to make fireproof books!
Excellent. The next time my husband complains that I have too many books, I'll send him this hub.
Thanks Stacie, also get eBooks :) Soon we will have good insulation products that can do the same job. But having books is good for the soul. :)
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Bob Ewing says:
3 months ago
There are better ways to insulate a home.