Saturday, September 19, 2009

The Word On The Street is Going, Going, GREEN!

As one of Toronto's signature festivals, we've strived to be a leader in all things environmental, which is no easy task. Let's face it, the book industry produces millions upon millions of carbon emissions each year and for a festival all about books and magazines, the onus is great.

Good Morning America highlighted these concerns in a recent show. Follow the link below to learn more about the ways industry practices are changing in order to cut back on total carbon emissions.





So what is The Word on The Street doing differently? This year, with the help of our sponsors, The Word On The Street will be 'closing the loop' in the paper production cycle. Both the Festival Program Guide and KidStreet Activity Guide are the most eco-friendly programs ever produced by The Word On The Street. Each publication is made of 100% post-consumer paper provided by Cascades Fine Papers, printed with vegetable-based inks by Webcom and collected onsite for recycling purposes by METRO Waste. All-in-all, valuable energy is saved and greenhouse gases are significantly reduced with each stage of development. So not only do the guides looks fantastic but they're environmentally responsible too!

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