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The Phone Book

Wed 26 Jul 02006 09:05 PM
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Yesterday, I came home to find a new doorstop on my doorstep courtesy of BT – a 1,500 page telephone directory. I realise that there is a need for such a thing, but personally speaking, I am never going to use it. I have access to Yell, Google, and of course, BT’s online directory via my wonderful DSL line. It claims to be printed on 40% recycled material. I’d far rather it was printed on 40% less material, simply by providing the ability to opt-out receiving it.

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richie wrote at 05:50 AM on 27 Jul 2006

Completely agree Dave. What a waste of resource.

Martin Little wrote at 08:57 AM on 27 Jul 2006

Dude, totally agree. I have no need for the book. It sits in my cupboard, wrapped, until the next one comes along and I recycle the old one. It does seem a total waste.

I’m suspecting BT actually make money on it, due to advertising, which is why they’re happy for the paper waste to continue.

Have you mailed BT to ask them about it?

dwlt wrote at 09:09 AM on 27 Jul 2006

I have now – we’ll see what they have to say for themselves.

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