BOOK PRINTING INFORMATION

I am committed to treading lightly and, wherever possible, choosing methods and materials with little to no environmental impact. I believe I am in alignment with that commitment by choosing Lightning Source for printing my book, IT'S TOO HOT!

The following is an important message from my printer regarding their Paper Sourcing Guidelines & Sustainability Practices.

We only have one Earth, and Lightning Source takes measures to treat it well.

The purpose of print-on-demand book manufacturing, is to reduce our environmental impact. Traditional offset printing usually requires large orders in anticipation of sales. Often, any books that go unsold are destroyed. This results in wasted paper, wasted energy, added greenhouse emissions, pulping, and landfill overflows.

At Lightning Source, books are printed in ultra-short runs or only when an order has been received. This print on demand model of book manufacturing reduces supply chain waste, greenhouse emissions, and conserves valuable natural resources.

Lightning Source expects each of its paper suppliers to be environmentally responsible as well, and not use papers sourced from endangered old growth forests, forests of exceptional conservation value, or the Amazon Basin.

We share this world. We are glad to do our part in keeping it sustainable.

In addition to the above information, all orders placed in Australia are printed in Australia, U.S. orders in the U.S., and other locations around the world are serviced within that region. The reduced transportation emissions and use of eco-friendly inks and paper, together with their sustainability practice outlined above, made them the right choice for printing my book. I trust this information is beneficial for anyone who loves nature and may wish to know these facts before purchasing my book.🌏🌿💚