“Morgan Tsvangirai couldn’t leave Zimbabwe for a meeting in Botswana on the disaster that his country has become, because, according to President Robert Mugabe, there wasn’t enough paper to make him a passport.”

“Fewer trees will die and less ink will be squirted, but that is not her primary motivation, she says. It is that everyone—clients and staff—is sick of paper.”

“PPE has been set up by David Shorto, paper and print buyer for both Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace. It aims to counter misinformation and help people make informed choices to reduce the environmental impact of their printed materials. Using this website as a guide will help you to wade through the myths and misinformation surrounding this subject area, something that can be complicated with so many uninformed people offering comments and advice on environmental issues.”

“A Hewlett-Packard Co notebook computer that’s packaged in a recycled bag rather than a box has won a challenge by retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc for less wasteful packaging.”