Have you hugged a tree today?
Posted in Work on 07/26/2006 06:20 am by enjanerdI received an email today from someone whose sig file included, “Please consider the environment before printing this email.”
At first glance, I thought that was nice. This person cares about the environment! But then, I realized that this was at the end of every email he sends. Why would someone print out an email? Possibly instructions or directions, in which case I feel that is justified, especially if they’re being taken somewhere where they might not have immediate internet access. So, I would have then considered and rejected the environment. I care about the environment. Really, I do. I go around in my free time hugging trees… But it’s not like I’m going to decide to print something out based on whether I saw that line. It’s true that one person can change the world, but I’m doubtful that that reminder is going to have any effect on anyone.
P.S. Please consider the environment before printing this blog.